What to do after a life-defining mistake
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What to do after a life-defining mistake
"The only thing worse than making a mistake is keeping it bottled up inside. Learning from the mistakes of others could help you embark on the healing journey of sharing and working through a mistake of your own, with someone you trust."
"Michael made a rash decision that caused one of the worst corporate hacks in American history. I kept a diary that embarrassed the White House and landed me on the front page of The New York Times."
"We called some of the most interesting people we knew and asked them about their biggest mistakes. Everyone had a story they wanted to tell. A story that had stayed with them for too long and that they hadn't fully explored."
Bottling up mistakes can be detrimental. Learning from others' mistakes can facilitate healing. Both authors share their significant past mistakes, including a corporate hack and a damaging diary. They sought stories from others, revealing that many people have unshared mistakes that linger. The book emphasizes the importance of discussing and processing these experiences with trusted individuals to foster understanding and growth.
Read at Fast Company
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