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Learn and move forward
Instead of allowing the mistakes to define and shatter my confidence, I pressed forward and continued optimizing to make another step forward.
When it seemed like I had finally mastered and learned from the mistake, though, I then found myself making the same mistake.
After the last mistake, I realized it was something I struggled with in my personal life, and that’s when I knew this was a sign that I had to make a change there first, so it could carry over into my work life along with the other areas of my life.
Sometimes when we repeatedly make a mistake, it signifies a more significant issue.
Have you been making a mistake repeatedly? If so, what is it, and how might it tie into other areas of your life you didn’t recognize before?
Now that I know where the shift needs to be, I can pivot. If I don’t make the pivot, I know the mistake will continue to haunt me, and I can’t afford to fail continuously on things that have clear action steps.
Shifting Gears
Refrain from beating yourself up if you make a mistake on the job. I’ve done this too many times, resulting in nothing productive.
Review the mistake, reflect, and determine where you can pivot.
Then, make the pivot.
The best kind of change is thoughtful change.
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