1. to not attempt something
2. to attempt something and fail
From my experience #2 is worse.
1. to not attempt something
2. to attempt something and fail
From my experience #2 is worse.
to not attempt much worse.
Teddy Roosevelt and Homer Simpson have diametrically opposed positions on this. I suppose it's a matter of whose advice you find more valuable.
By trying and failing you have learned what doesn't work and increase the odds that you will succeed on the next attempt.
By not trying, you learn nothing.
Savy?
It depends on what you're trying and what the consequences of failure are. If we're talking about a math problem, failing and learning from it is clearly better. Jumping the Grand Canyon on a motorcycle....
Dogman wrote:
By trying and failing you have learned what doesn't work and increase the odds that you will succeed on the next attempt.
By not trying, you learn nothing.
Savy?
Does this apply to suicide?
KL -
One of the best replies I have ever seen on this board.
Katy Lied wrote:
Teddy Roosevelt and Homer Simpson have diametrically opposed positions on this. I suppose it's a matter of whose advice you find more valuable.
Homer Simpson was President and led the Rough Riders in their charge up San Juan Hill! What the f*** did Teddy Roosevelt ever do?