Don’t Let a Slip Define You

We tend to overestimate how much others dwell on our mistakes. Most people move on faster than you think. What they’ll remember is how you handled it — your grace under pressure, your speed in responding, and your willingness to take responsibility.

Summary

Mistakes don’t erase credibility — they build it when handled well. Owning them with calm clarity shows you’re reliable even when things go wrong. And in the long run, that reliability is what people trust most.