Thoughtful Thursday
- Catherine Addor
- Oct 30
- 1 min read
Thoughtful Thursday: The Gift of Being Terrible at First
"There’s nothing like being really bad to make you want to be better." — Bill Murray
Bill Murray once said this about his early improv days with John Candy. Back then, no one wanted to share a scene with them. They were awkward, unpolished, and unpredictable. Within that discomfort lived the spark of something extraordinary. Those rough beginnings became the foundation for the artistry and timing that made them icons.
In education (and in life), we often forget that mastery begins in the mess. Being “really bad” isn’t failure; it’s feedback. It’s the first draft of growth, the unedited rehearsal before brilliance takes shape. Whether you’re learning a new strategy, trying to lead differently, or stretching into a new role, that initial clumsiness is proof you’re expanding your edges.
Celebrate the part of you that’s still learning out loud. Embrace the stage where no one wants to “do the scene” with you yet, because that’s where resilience, creativity, and humility are born.
Reflection Questions:
What’s something I avoided because I didn’t want to be bad at it?
How can I reframe early missteps as evidence of growth rather than failure?
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