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“There were times when I blundered and got the dreaded look from the lads. But that was a good sign. It showed I'd attempted something I'd not tried before.” quote by John Bonham
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“There were times when I blundered and got the dreaded look from the lads. But that was a good sign. It showed I'd attempted something I'd not tried before.”

John Bonham

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1975, John Bonham, 1975

Mistakes and unfamiliar challenges signal growth and willingness to push boundaries.

In simple terms: Mistakes show you’re trying new things.

Key Takeaway

Learn from errors and keep experimenting.

Themes

growth risk learning

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

musical personal development

When to use this quote

  • learning a new instrument
  • public performance
  • career change
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

creative experimentation musical innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What did you learn from your “dreaded look”?
  • How can you turn embarrassment into improvement?
A Different Perspective

Repeated errors can erode confidence without guidance.

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