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We do not expect an airline flyer to be learning how to do somersaults in air whit passengers.

The post is to be seen in the light of big corporations and individuals who are too afraid to fail and always go for the safer option which is mostly the local minima.

To be able to reach the global maxima of one's potential when you are at the peak of a local maxima, you might need to slide down and then learn to climb the higher mountain.



Whoa I love the local maxima metaphor that's awesome. And I agree, failure is all about personal growth and overcoming fear.




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