“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.”
— Steven Wright
Simplified Meaning:
Trying something for the first time and not succeeding is a common part of learning and improving. However, in some activities, like skydiving, failure on your first try can have very serious consequences, such as injury or worse. In many areas of life, making mistakes and trying again is how we grow. For example, when learning to ride a bike, if you fall off, you can get back up and try again without major risks. But in skydiving, there’s no room for a mistake when jumping out of a plane; your first attempt must go well for you to be safe. So, while trying again is usually good advice, in situations with high stakes and no room for error, this doesn’t apply. It highlights the importance of examining risks before deciding to try something new.
