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bluidkiti · 04-07-2016, 09:40 AM

April 7

Dealing with mistakes

What's the best course to follow when you've made a mistake? Admit it, correct it, apologize for it, learn from it and get on with life.

Everybody makes mistakes, and most people understand that mistakes happen. Even those who expect the very best in every interaction do not expect perfection every moment of every day from every person.

If you try to cover up a mistake, or deny it, you make it ten times worse. Eventually, the truth always comes out, and when it does you want to make sure you've consistently been in agreement with that truth.

The way you handle a mistake, whether your own or someone else's, shines a bright light on your true character. It can in fact be an opportunity to demonstrate how much you care and how capable you are.

Aim for perfection, but don't pretend you are perfect. Give every effort your best, and don't be afraid to admit when you've fallen short.

When you quickly admit a mistake and then make it right, you show how authentic and honest you are. And those are two excellent qualities to be known for.

Ralph Marston

04-07-2016, 09:40 AM	#7
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,610	April 7 Dealing with mistakes What's the best course to follow when you've made a mistake? Admit it, correct it, apologize for it, learn from it and get on with life. Everybody makes mistakes, and most people understand that mistakes happen. Even those who expect the very best in every interaction do not expect perfection every moment of every day from every person. If you try to cover up a mistake, or deny it, you make it ten times worse. Eventually, the truth always comes out, and when it does you want to make sure you've consistently been in agreement with that truth. The way you handle a mistake, whether your own or someone else's, shines a bright light on your true character. It can in fact be an opportunity to demonstrate how much you care and how capable you are. Aim for perfection, but don't pretend you are perfect. Give every effort your best, and don't be afraid to admit when you've fallen short. When you quickly admit a mistake and then make it right, you show how authentic and honest you are. And those are two excellent qualities to be known for. Ralph Marston __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.