Permission to Fail: It’s Okay to Not Be Perfect

Permission to Fail: It’s Okay to Not Be Perfect

Darrell Hay
Published on: 04/09/2026

Why failure, honest feedback, and adversity often teach us more than success, and how accepting correction without losing confidence helps young athletes grow in hockey and in life.

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