In Australia, where we lived in 2008, the kids are hella brave. Mainly, because their parents aren't warning them about the dangers of being a kid. Liz and I got the message, dialed back the over-protectiveness a bit, and wouldn't you know it, our kids climb and jump and play - and fall - and get back up - and it's just fine. Better that fine, actually.
Why are we failure-focused and safety-obsessed? Why do we spend our lives bracing for impact?
Don't focus failure. I promise, failure will take care of itself. Focus on success. Focus on what's at the top of the climb. :)
