Why Are You Proud of That?

13 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief advisory monologue, Feras Alhlou highlights a common detrimental habit among new business owners: taking pride in avoidable mistakes instead of seeking guidance from experienced mentors before acting. He argues that while learning from mistakes is valuable, it is far better to prevent unforced errors by consulting seasoned professionals. Alhlou points out that a culture has emerged where founders glorify their missteps, turning them into teaching moments, but newcomers can benefit from the lessons already shared by those who have navigated similar challenges, avoiding the need to be “stung by the same bee twice.”

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There's one detrimental mistake I see new business owners make all the time. And the crazy thing is they're proud of it. It's not consulting experienced people before taking action. This has created a culture of glorifying business mistakes. It's okay to make mistakes and learn from them, but it's best to learn without making mistakes. Unforced errors are avoidable. Sometimes I see folks making small avoidable mistakes but bragging about how big of a learning opportunity it was. Entrepreneurship is filled with founders who have made mistakes and are eager to share their lessons with you. They have paved the way for you. You don't need to be stung by the same bee twice.