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This time, we talked about Admitting Mistakes = Power.
This video is on 17 Feb 2025. The scripts for this article are below.
Difficult
Some people refuse to acknowledge their mistakes, even when they clearly realize them. They seem to equate admitting a mistake with offering an apology. While apologies are often appropriate, what truly matters is recognizing the error and demonstrating a commitment to correct thinking from that point onward. When others see this, they feel reassured and can trust the individual to act with sound judgment. In teamwork, such reassurance is crucial.
On the other hand, those who refuse to admit their mistakes create unease among their peers. This reluctance to acknowledge errors can cast more doubt on their competence and decision-making abilities than the mistake itself. Ironically, trying to maintain a flawless image by denying errors may ultimately weaken their credibility. In contrast, the strength to admit faults and move forward inspires confidence and fosters stronger collaboration.
difficult terms
- Acknowledge – To accept or admit the existence of something
- Equate A with B – To consider A and B as the same
- Commitment – A strong promise to do something
- Reassure – To make someone feel less worried
- Sound judgment – The ability to make sensible decisions
- Crucial – Extremely important or necessary
- Unease – A feeling of worry or nervousness
- Cast doubt on – To cause people to question or distrust something
- Flawless – Without mistakes or imperfections
- Credibility – The quality of being trusted and believed in
- Foster – To encourage or promote the development of something
Middle
Some individuals hesitate to admit their mistakes, even when they clearly recognize them. They often think that acknowledging a mistake is the same as apologizing. While saying sorry is sometimes necessary, it’s more important to notice the error and show a commitment to act correctly from then on. This approach reassures others, building trust and allowing for better cooperation. In teamwork, such confidence is essential.
Conversely, those who refuse to admit their mistakes cause unease among their peers. This reluctance can lead others to question their abilities and judgment more than the mistake itself. Ironically, trying to appear flawless by denying errors may weaken their credibility. In contrast, the strength to acknowledge faults and move forward inspires confidence and fosters stronger collaboration.
difficult terms for this level
- Hesitate – To pause before doing something, often due to uncertainty
- Acknowledge – To accept or admit the truth of something
- Commitment – A promise or firm decision to do something
- Reassure – To comfort someone and stop them from worrying
- Unease – A feeling of worry or discomfort
- Reluctance – Unwillingness or hesitation to do something
- Question – To have doubts about something
- Abilities – Skills or talents to do something
- Judgment – The ability to make sensible decisions
- Flawless – Without any mistakes or imperfections
- Credibility – The quality of being trusted and believed in
- Foster – To encourage the development of something
Beginner
Some people don’t admit their mistakes, even when they know they’re wrong. They think admitting a mistake is the same as saying sorry. While saying sorry is often needed, it’s more important to see the mistake and promise to act correctly from now on. This makes others feel safe and trust you, which is very important in teamwork.
But if you don’t admit your mistakes, people around you may feel worried. They might doubt your skills and decisions more than the mistake itself. Ironically, trying to look perfect by hiding mistakes can hurt your trustworthiness. On the other hand, having the courage to admit mistakes and move forward builds confidence and leads to better cooperation.
difficult terms for this level
- Admit – To agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
- Promise – To tell someone that you will certainly do something
- Trust – To believe that someone is good and honest
- Teamwork – The combined actions of a group, especially when effective
- Doubt – To feel uncertain about something
- Skill – The ability to do something well
- Decision – A choice made after thinking
- Ironically – In a way that is different from what you expect
- Perfect – Without any mistakes
- Trustworthiness – The quality of being reliable
- Courage – The ability to do something that frightens you
- Cooperation – Working together for a common purpose
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