I come from the school of thought is that there is no such thing as a mistake, just great learning experiences. It looks like I am in good company: We must not say every mistake is a foolish one. — ...

Failure is often seen as something to avoid or fear, but many of the world’s most successful people have shown that failure is a crucial part of growth, learning and eventual success. Understanding ...

Missteps are inevitable. Make good mistakes that are productive and avoid the ones that come from being careless. You'll learn more.

This article was first published in the Mindset Works newsletter. We can deepen our own and our students' understanding of mistakes, which are not all created equal, and are not always desirable.