When you’re starting out in your career or business, let’s face it, you’re going to be terrible at most things. You’ll make mistakes, and that’s perfectly fine.
People won’t pat you on the back when you do your job correctly, but they will definitely remember when you mess up, no matter how rare it is.
So don’t take it personally; it’s just how things are. Learn to detach your emotions from work.
However, when you make mistakes, what is not fine to do is:
Pretending your mistakes didn’t happen.
Blaming others when things go wrong.
Making the same mistake over and over again.
Here’s the deal: When you screw up, own it. Say, “This was my mistake, and here’s how I’m going to fix it.” Nothing builds trust faster than accountability.
But here’s the even more important key: Don’t stop at admitting the mistake. Build a system to ensure it never happens again.
Owning your mistakes doesn’t make you weak, it shows you’re self-aware and ready to grow. And in the long run, you build a solid reputation for being accountable.
