It’s OK to Make Mistakes (Sometimes)
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Sep 02, 2024
It’s OK to Make Mistakes (Sometimes)
Fear of messing up paralyzes many entrepreneurs. Initiative means being willing to take calculated risks.
We equate failure with being a failure. This mentality sabotages growth potential.
- Smart failures = learning: Did the thing not work? Great! Now you know, and adjust accordingly.
- Waiting for perfection leads to nothing: Done is better than perfect, especially in fast-paced markets.
- ‘Test and iterate’ mindset: Launch the MVP, get feedback, improve… beats agonizing in theory-land forever.
- Start with low-stakes initiative: Revamp your email signature, not your whole pricing strategy, to build confidence.
- Propose, don’t just ask: “Should we do X?” is different than “I think we should do X, here’s my plan…”
- Own the oops: Transparent apologies build trust more than pretending you never screw up.
What’s holding you back from taking more initiative? Fear, lack of knowledge…?
Is there a decision your hesitating on? Write down the worst-case scenario if it goes wrong. Is it TRULY that bad?