I have been reading a fascinating and thought-proving book by Nassim Taleb: “Antifragile”. One sentence particularly attracted my attention and sparked a deeper reflection:
“A man who has made many mistakes, but never the same twice, is more credible than one who has never made any mistakes.”
The phrase “making a mistake” often carries negative connotations. In school, our mistakes were “awarded” with poor grades or failed tests. In business, mistakes result in tough feedback, performance implications, and in some cases reduced bonuses. It’s no wonder we are That’s why people don’t want to admit when we did them, it’s a natural human reaction.
However, if we are truly committed to building a learning and agile organisation, we must learn from every mistake we make. Analyzing every setback or failure and its implications helps us avoid similar situations in the future and improve our business processes, products, or customer satisfaction. Each mistake offers us a chance to analyse, change, and build personal or organisational resilience.
Remember, there isn’t a single person who hasn’t made mistakes, we all do. The difference lies in having the courage to admit them.
Embrace your mistakes with curiosity and treat them as opportunities to change, growth, and developing stronger skills.
Every Day Development 
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