Accept Quote by David D. Burns
“Learning to accept failure on multiple levels is, to my way of thinking, the key to become a world-class therapist. But that means humility, and setting your ego aside, while you develop superb new technical skills.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, David D. Burns, 1980
Embracing failure across personal and professional domains fosters humility, reduces ego, and drives skill mastery essential for top‑tier therapy.
In simple terms: Accepting failure builds humility and skill.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility, practice skill growth.
Themes
humility
growth
therapy
resilience
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- clinical training
- personal setbacks
- skill workshops
- supervision sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑compassion
expertise
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn setbacks into learning opportunities?
- What practices keep ego in check while advancing skills?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on failure may erode confidence if not balanced with successes.
