33There Are No Mistakes, Only Lessons

Have you ever made a mistake? Come on, fess up! We have all made some mistakes in our lives. Some personal, some professional; making mistakes is simply part of life. We don’t let the possibility of making a mistake keep us from making decisions or getting our work done, do we?

Assignment

Think back on any manager you have known in the past who simply could not make a decision because he was afraid it would be the wrong decision. Remember the problems the lack of a decision cost?

So, don’t be afraid of making a mistake when you have to make a decision. If it goes wrong or your solution turns out badly, use it as a learning tool, not only for yourself but for everyone involved. Then fix it and move on.

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