Learning from past decisions!
Learning from past decisions that went wrong, from breadmaking to running businesses!
I’ve been making bread for the last year. This is something my fiancé started, and I have been working ever since to perfect and expand my skills in baking bread, scones, and various cakes. Sometimes I end up with a soggy bottom or an exploding loaf where I add too much or too little, but I “Persevere”, not just because that is my old school moto but because I have grown to recognize that does not go to plan in life is a failure. It is a learning experience to do better and easier next time.
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Learning from past decisions that went wrong, from breadmaking to running businesses!
I’ve been making bread for the last year. My fiancé started this, and I have been working ever since to perfect and expand my skills in baking bread, scones, and various cakes. Sometimes, I end up with a soggy bottom or an exploding loaf where I add too much or too little, but I “persequere” not just because that is my old school moto but also because I have learned through experience to recognize that everything does not always go to plan in life. When it doesn’t, it is not a failure but a learning experience to do better and easier next time.
Of course, we can all fall into the trap of repeating the same actions repeatedly, hoping for different results the next time. Sticking to familiar patterns is easy, but our real growth comes from examining our past decisions and learning from them.
Ask yourself these questions to reflect on your past mistakes and make the right decision this time around.
What’s the decision I’m facing now? Clearly define the problem before jumping to a solution. A vague problem leads to an unclear path forward.
What’s stressful about this decision? Identify what’s making you anxious. Stress can cloud your judgment, pushing you to rely on habitual, biased thinking instead of exploring new options.
What past decisions can I learn from? Analyze past choices that didn’t work out. Pinpoint what went wrong and why. This helps you avoid repeating the same missteps this time around.
What assumptions led to those mistakes? Look back and challenge the assumptions you made. Were you relying on shortcuts or untested beliefs?
How can I apply this learning now? Use what you’ve uncovered to inform your current decisions, shifting your behavior and thought process for better outcomes.
These are small snippets to help you start your journey to success. Ask yourself how I can support you one-to-one to accomplish more professionally and personally. If you would like further assistance or guidance in this or other areas, such as setting strategic goals for yourself or your business, book an appointment with me using the link in the contact section so we can talk. You never know—it might just create a change in your future!