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"The biggest mistake…is ignoring my gut. That intuitive feeling is so powerful and can so easily be overlooked or drowned out." — Julia Hartz

Julia Hartz

Julia Hartz ON Mistakes

President & Co-founder, Eventbrite

Q: It is a common saying that we learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Can you share a story about a time when you experienced a mistake, and how you eventually came out a winner because of the lesson it taught you?

A: The biggest mistake I’ve made to-date in growing Eventbrite is ignoring my gut. That intuitive feeling is so powerful and can so easily be overlooked or drowned out by doubts, persuasion, and others’ opinions. I’ve become almost religious about always expressing my gut feeling and being strong about following my intuition. READ MORE »

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Tanya Becker ON Mistakes

Co-Founder , Physique 57

Q: It is a common saying that we learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Can you share a story about a time when you experienced a mistake, and how you eventually came out a winner because of the lesson it taught you?

A: Unfortunately, I have had more than my share of “mistakes” to single one out. I like to think every one I have made has helped bring me to a deeper level of understanding of others and myself. Each mistake presented me with an opportunity to learn and grow enabling me to experience life with more ease and grace. READ MORE »

Elizabeth Gore

Elizabeth Gore ON Mistakes

Resident Entrepreneur, UN Foundation

Q: It is a common saying that we learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Can you share a story about a time when you experienced a mistake, and how you eventually came out a winner because of the lesson it taught you?

A: I used to move way too fast on things. Our biggest asset is time! Everything can calm down or be thought through for a day! Also, it is vital to take the time and get something right rather than push it through just to make it happen. READ MORE »

Susanna Harwood Rubin

Susanna Harwood Rubin ON Mistakes

Visual Artist, Writer & Certified Yoga Teacher, Susanna Harwood Rubin

Q: It is a common saying that we learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Can you share a story about a time when you experienced a mistake, and how you eventually came out a winner because of the lesson it taught you?

A: Early on I auditioned for a couple of yoga jobs. At one the guy had us in a group interview and immediately took a dislike to me, which was strange - almost as if he had mistaken me for someone else. It was evident to everyone. He was openly critical and unpleasant to me. Immediately after, it had been arranged ... READ MORE »

JaneWurwand

Jane Wurwand ON Mistakes

Founder and Owner, Dermalogica

Q: It is a common saying that we learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Can you share a story about a time when you experienced a mistake, and how you eventually came out a winner because of the lesson it taught you?

A: We’ve been lucky as a company—there have not been disastrous mistakes. This is because we have resisted the urge to diversify. We didn’t expand into an array of hair-care, we didn’t expand into a full color cosmetics line, although some very smart people who worked for the brand really pushed me to do this. We didn’t ever create a fragrance ... READ MORE »

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claudia ON Mistakes

We’re back from a mini hiatus after a wildly successful, S.H.E. Summit Week thanks to the amazing women like you who made it your inspiration week! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping us establish NYC’s first women’s week of a whopping 43 events…we got love from Gotham Gal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington READ MORE »

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