A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant

Close-up of a smiling young female backpacker with short auburn hair and a checkered shirt, carrying a brown hiking backpack at sunset. Quote reads, “A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.”

“A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.”

Author unknown. This line is widely shared on motivational sites and social media.
Travel and volunteering are full of first attempts. You miss a turn, misread a schedule, or use the wrong word in a new language. Those moments can feel awkward, yet they teach fast. Humility opens the door to listening, learning local ways, and earning trust with hosts and teammates.
Celebrate progress, not perfection. Own the slipups, make amends, and keep moving. Growth loves a humble heart.

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