Don’t let perfectionism hold you back. Build in public. But learn to own your mistakes, and correct them gracefully
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernard Shaw
“But what if I get it wrong?”
I love running experiments, trying new ideas, and putting the work out there. Even when it isn’t perfect.
When I advise friends and coaching clients to do the same, this is the main objection they raise. What if they make a mistake in public?
The answer to this is pretty simple. You apologise. You make it right. You learn from it. And then you move on.
No one enjoys face-planting in public.
Please remember that for the most part, hardly anyone will notice when you mess up. Even if they do notice, most people are kind. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had a friendly email to tell me a link is broken on my website, or I’ve had some other technical hitch.
