What if mistakes weren’t the opposite of success?

Instead of overthinking whether your new habit will benefit you, like meditation or journaling or anal bleaching, commit to trying it for a set period.

Let’s find out.

Rather than overanalyzing every project step, experiment with fresh ideas, and embrace the potential for midcourse corrections.

Let’s find out.

Now, for the people who are afraid of failure, seek certainty and control, or pursue perfection, let me just say, I see you. Adopting let’s find out requires psychological resilience, the willingness to be wrong, and a real comfort with ambiguity. You may not be wired that way.

That’s okay. Rubin, if he were here sitting here next to us, would probably drop some zen koan reflection questions like this.

What if mistakes weren’t the opposite of success, but normal part of it? What if being surprised along the way was more important than knowing where you’re going? What if perfection was possible, just not at the beginning? What if analyzing the work isn’t wrong, it just needs to be balanced with action? What if making something that feels like yours was the only measure of success?

Let’s find out.

It’s funny, because there are numerous children’s books and educational resources titled let’s find out. They all foster curiosity and foundational knowledge in young learners.

But when it comes to adults? Nobody wants to find out diddly squat. Adults want to confirm their preexisting notions.

But go on a journey of discovery? No thanks. What has worked in the past will always work, so you can take your fancy new approach and shove it up your ass.

Let’s find out goes against too many habits, beliefs and fears ingrained over the years. Trying something new can feel like a threat to that established identity, especially if it leads to failure.

Not everybody is open to discovery and possibility. I personally find it to be useful and rewarding, and hope others do the same.

Do you have faith in the process?