I so appreciate these posts, Sarah! A few years ago, I fucked something up at work. I took a big breath, put on my Big Girl Pants, assessed the situation, figured out how to fix it, then 'fessed up to my colleagues (and an external vendor), and then I fixed it like I said I would. You would not believe the comments I got! "You're so brave!" "Thanks for all you do!" "Way to go!" Amazing! The power of owning your shit is not to be underestimated. Walk the walk!
As a coworker/consumer/friend/etc., I *so* appreciate it when the person on the other side of the relationship acknowledges and apologizes for a fuckup—it’s like magic, the way someone just owning their mistake can make me so much less annoyed or upset about it. So when I am on the other end of the error, I really try to remember that feeling and tell myself that the best thing I can do is meet it head-on and do my best to fix it. It’s not always easy or comfortable to own up to your mistakes, but it truly is such a game-changer in terms of “life skills.”
One of my favourite phrases I try to live by is, "I'd rather be right in the end, then insist I was right all along."
It lets me not get too personally attached to opinions. Like sure, there are things that I won't give more than a moment's thought to, like that taking away other people's human rights is ever the right answer. But for most things in life, I don't have all the facts or experience, so why should I possibly think that my current way of looking at the situation is undeniably the best one? Sometimes it is, sometimes I am the expert or have the experience to make the better call between me and someone else. More often, I listen and learn and do better and then I can give that feedback to others so they can also kick more ass.
Wonder Woman is the best!
I so appreciate these posts, Sarah! A few years ago, I fucked something up at work. I took a big breath, put on my Big Girl Pants, assessed the situation, figured out how to fix it, then 'fessed up to my colleagues (and an external vendor), and then I fixed it like I said I would. You would not believe the comments I got! "You're so brave!" "Thanks for all you do!" "Way to go!" Amazing! The power of owning your shit is not to be underestimated. Walk the walk!
I LOVE THIS. Way to go, you!
As a coworker/consumer/friend/etc., I *so* appreciate it when the person on the other side of the relationship acknowledges and apologizes for a fuckup—it’s like magic, the way someone just owning their mistake can make me so much less annoyed or upset about it. So when I am on the other end of the error, I really try to remember that feeling and tell myself that the best thing I can do is meet it head-on and do my best to fix it. It’s not always easy or comfortable to own up to your mistakes, but it truly is such a game-changer in terms of “life skills.”
I’m trying to pass on life skills like this to my colleagues! Thanks so much for your work in helping us human better.💕
Thank YOU for reading!
One of my favourite phrases I try to live by is, "I'd rather be right in the end, then insist I was right all along."
It lets me not get too personally attached to opinions. Like sure, there are things that I won't give more than a moment's thought to, like that taking away other people's human rights is ever the right answer. But for most things in life, I don't have all the facts or experience, so why should I possibly think that my current way of looking at the situation is undeniably the best one? Sometimes it is, sometimes I am the expert or have the experience to make the better call between me and someone else. More often, I listen and learn and do better and then I can give that feedback to others so they can also kick more ass.
That’s a terrific way to live 👏👏👏