Balls Quote by John Kessel
“Profit by your own mistakes and profit by the mistakes of others. The referees were calling ball handling violations like they were getting commissions.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Game of the Century" by John Kessel, 1996
Mistakes are profitable; learning from personal errors and observing others' errors yields advantage.
In simple terms: Learn from your and and others' errors.
Key Takeaway
Turn errors into lessons and profit.
Themes
learning
mistakes
profit
competition
ethics
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
motivational
ethical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- personal development
- team coaching
- sports officiating
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
risk management
sportsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from a recent mistake?
- How can you ethically benefit from others' errors?
A Different Perspective
Exploiting others' errors can be unethical.
