Self-aware people know it’s okay to be wrong because it presents an opportunity for self-reflection, learning, and growth. Sadly, most individuals think it’s the end of the world if they’re incorrect about something. They’ll go through all kinds of contortions to not admit a mistake, even going as far as covering things up, blaming someone else or denying that it ever happened. The amazing thing is that being wrong is liberating. It gives you a chance to stop, be more self-aware, reevaluate, and move in a more beneficial direction.
Perhaps you avoid looking like you’re wrong because you don’t want to feel shame, weakness or inferiority. The key to getting better results in life is to have the self-awareness to understand that being wrong offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow, which helps you:
- Get new information.
- Learn new things.
- Consider different ideas and points of view.
- Be flexible and open to changing your mind.
- Get different results.
- Stop repeating patterns that don’t work.
- Set a positive example of being able to grow.
- Understanding yourself better.
- Find areas for improvement.
- Act like a grownup.
- Live a happier life.
The ability to be wrong is a significant part of self-awareness because it indicates that you’re mature and healthy enough to admit a mistake, learn from it and move on. It’s the difference between an individual who stays stuck repeating the same error over and over because he never fixes the underlying cause and the person who is able to move past it. You get to choose whether being wrong holds you back or helps you grow and succeed.
What will you do to develop self-awareness and admit you’re wrong more often?
Cheers,
Guy