Paul Evans gives us a lighthearted take on success from the people who know the most about falling down and getting back up.
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I just interviewed 2,343 babies. Here are the results:
100% did not walk on their first attempt. They all fell.
83% laughed when they dropped to their bottom.
13% cried.
4% ate something off the floor.
92% received cheers from the crowd for their stagger and plop.
8% got someone rushing to their aid to make sure they were OK.
98% were completely unconcerned about the pressure to walk (perform) for onlookers.
2% waited on purpose until no one was looking so they could take their steps in peace.
0% watched an instructional “how to walk” video before deciding to act.
99% never checked for five star reviews or negative comments on firststepsforbaby.com.
1% did, but they cry at everything anyway.
50% finally walked as they were falling forward and trying to prevent gravity from winning.
32% took the first feeble step in slow motion with arms flailing.
16% were chasing a ball or a dog.
2% did a pirouette (show offs!)
Falling is normal. Failing is normal. Staying down and not trying to ever walk again isn’t. Even babies don’t do that.
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Photo: Flickr/Paul Inkles
Additional Photos: Flickr/Gustavo Devito