There are some books that simply motivate you for a few minutes.

And then there are books that make you stop, think, and look at your life from a completely different perspective.

“Big Mistakes Lead to Big Success” (“मोठ्या चुका करा आणि मोठे यश मिळवा”) is the Marathi edition of Ankur Warikoo’s Do Epic Shit. This book isn’t just about success—it challenges the way we think about failure, decisions, money, relationships, discipline, and personal growth.

In this article, we’ll explore some of its most powerful lessons.

By the end, you’ll discover:

• How to overcome the fear of making mistakes.
• Why failure is one of life’s greatest teachers.
• A healthier way to think about career, money, and success.
• How better decisions can improve your relationships and your life.
• Why discipline and consistent habits matter more than motivation.

If you’re looking for quick motivation, this may not be the right article for you.

But if you want to become a better thinker, make wiser decisions, and build a meaningful life, keep reading.

Sometimes, a single idea doesn’t change your circumstances overnight—but it can change the way you see the world.

And when your perspective changes, your life often begins to change as well

1) Every great success begins with a mistake.

Think back to your childhood.

How many times did you fall while learning to walk?

Did anyone tell you to stop trying because you had fallen?

Of course not.

Everyone understood that falling was part of learning.

So why do we forget this lesson as adults?

Today, one mistake is enough for many people to label themselves as failures.

Society often does the same.

But successful people don’t avoid mistakes.

They learn from them.

Every mistake becomes feedback that helps them make better decisions in the future.

2) A mistake is not your identity.

A wrong decision doesn’t make you a failure.

A failed business doesn’t mean your journey is over.

Failing an exam doesn’t define your intelligence or your potential.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is confusing an event with their identity.

Failure is something that happens.

It is not who you are.

Your worth is always greater than your worst mistake.

3) The Greatest Fear Isn’t Failure

Most people aren’t truly afraid of failing.

They’re afraid of being judged.

“What will people say?”

“What if everyone laughs?”

“What if my relatives criticise me?”

But ask yourself one simple question.

Will those people live your life for you?

Will they achieve your dreams?

Will they make your important decisions?

No.

Then why should their opinions stop you from moving forward?

4) There Is No Perfect Time

Many people keep waiting.

“I’ll start when I have more experience.”

“I’ll begin after I save enough money.”

“I’ll do it when the right time comes.”

The truth is…

The perfect time never arrives.

It is created through action.

People who start despite uncertainty eventually create opportunities.

Those who keep waiting often spend years standing still.

5) Comparison Is One of the Biggest Traps

Social media makes everyone look successful.

Every business seems to be growing.

Everyone appears happy.

Everyone seems to be travelling and living their dream life.

But remember…

You’re only seeing the highlights.

You’re not seeing the struggles behind those moments.

Instead of comparing yourself with someone else’s best moments, compare yourself with the person you were yesterday.

Real progress happens when you become better than your past self.

6) Money Matters, But It Isn’t Everything

Money can make life easier.

It can buy comfort.

But it cannot buy peaceful sleep.

It cannot buy genuine love.

It cannot buy trust.

It cannot buy respect.

Earn money.

Build wealth.

But never lose yourself in the process.

7) Success Is More Than a Bigger House

Many people measure success through salary, cars, or expensive homes.

But real success asks different questions.

Do you have the freedom to choose your path?

Do you enjoy the work you do?

Can you spend meaningful time with your family?

Can you sleep peacefully at night?

If your answer is yes, you may already be richer than many people who only appear successful.

8) Small Habits Create Extraordinary Lives

Life rarely changes overnight.

Real transformation happens through small daily actions.

Reading every day.

Learning something new.

Exercising consistently.

Doing honest work.

Improving one percent every day.

These simple habits may not seem extraordinary today.

But over the years, they shape an extraordinary life.

Final Thoughts

Making mistakes is not the problem.

Repeating the same mistakes without learning from them is.

Failure is not punishment.

It is preparation.

Courage doesn’t mean living without fear.

It means moving forward despite fear.

Every successful person has made mistakes.

The difference is that they chose to stand up, learn, and try again.

Perhaps the opportunity you’ve been waiting for is hiding just beyond the decision you’re afraid to make today.

Why You Should Read This Book

This article offers only a glimpse of the ideas shared in the book.

A summary can introduce powerful lessons.

But reading the complete book allows you to experience the author’s stories, insights, and reflections in much greater depth.

Books don’t just give us information.

They reshape the way we think.

In today’s world, short-form content captures our attention.

But books shape our character.

A single idea from this book could help you make a better decision, overcome a fear, or begin a new chapter in your life.

So don’t stop with this article.

Read the book.

Reflect on its lessons.

And most importantly, apply them in your own life.

I’d Love to hear from you.

What was the very first book you ever read?

Share its name in the comments below and tell us one lesson you learned from it.

Your recommendation might inspire someone else to discover their next great read.

Until next time…

Keep reading.

Keep learning.

Keep growing.

And above all, stay healthy. 💛