How To Recover from Mistakes | How To | PragerU Kids

Everyone makes mistakes. From sports stars on TV to the waiter down the road. I am so sorry. The difference between failure and success is knowing how to recover. Successful people don't let their mistakes defeat them. They see them as an opportunity to learn. So today we give you four tips on how to recover from mistakes. [Music] Number one, reflect on the mistake. No one likes how it feels to make a mistake. It's embarrassing. Sometimes it's easier to ignore it and hope nobody brings it up. This pink apron is in direct violation of our white apron only policy. Uh, what are you talking about? It's It's always been pink. If you ignore your mistakes, you're just going to keep making them over and over. Always. Reflecting on the mistake helps you understand its impact and motivates you to change. It gives you the chance to think about what you can do differently next time. Maybe next time I shouldn't wash my white apron with my lobster PJs. If you're having a hard time knowing what to change, usually the people around you will have a pretty good idea. Yep. Sometimes we make mistakes because we have a blind spot. So listen carefully and don't be offended when people give advice. Number two, take personal responsibility. If you have a sibling, you know how good a human can be at shifting blame. So, boys, which of you two broke my Santa? Colin broke it. Uh-uh. It was your fault. You threw a box of cereal at my head. If you wouldn't have ducked it when it hit the Santa. Well, if you want to throw in the box, I wouldn't have duck. Well, if you weren't so annoying. Taking ownership for a mistake is hard. It's much easier to find something else to blame. Maybe you stubbed your toe, couldn't find matching socks, or got that last serving of dusty cereal for breakfast. There's always a way to make an excuse. The truth is, people see through it. You're late. It's not my fault. I had dusty cereal this morning, and it just completely threw my day off, man. When you make an excuse for yourself, it keeps you stuck. Even if the mistake isn't completely your fault, the dusty cereal, you need to take responsibility for the part you played. You can't solve a problem without addressing the cause. So, cut the charades and just own up. You know, it's not the dusty cereal, it's me. I just need to leave for work a little sooner. Others will respect you more. You will respect you more. And you can actually fix the problem and put it behind you. Here's a little trick for you. Don't eat the last serving of cereal. That way, you avoid the dust. Number three, make things right. Some mistakes don't just hurt you, they hurt others. When that happens, the first step is to apologize, and not just out of obligation. Sorry I broke your phone, man. Told you you should have got a case for it. Apologize sincerely and look for ways to make things right. Hey, man. Uh, I'm sorry I broke your phone. If you ever need to borrow mine, just call me. Helping repair the damage is the least you can do. Actually, just just borrow mine. And it's the best way to keep your reputation and your relationship strong. Sorry. You're good. I'm so sorry. You're good, buddy. Yep. Sometimes shame or embarrassment makes us want to run away from the situation. But this just keeps you stuck in a cycle of self-lame and regret. Making things right is the only way to truly forgive yourself and heal the relationship. Number four, learn from the mistake and set realistic goals. When you're in the middle of a mistake, it can feel like the end of the world. Why? [Music] Life goes on and usually we forget it ever happened. So don't live paralyzed in fear or shame. Learn how to see mistakes as a friend. With each mistake comes an opportunity to learn and improve. So when you make a mistake, pause and evaluate what you could have done differently. I guess I probably could have just looked at the chair before I sat down. Just don't stop there. It's not enough to simply know what you did wrong. Make a plan for what to change next time and set goals for improvement. From now on, I'm always going to look at the chair before I sit in it. It takes some effort, but it's totally worth it. Overcoming your mistakes feels amazing and sets you up for success. Oh yeah. Remember, even the greatest figures in history made mistakes, but they didn't let those mistakes define them. They learn from and use the lessons to accomplish even greater things. And you can do the same. So, let's recap how to recover from your mistakes. Number one, reflect on the mistake. Number two, take personal responsibility. Number three, make things right. And number four, learn from the mistake and set realistic goals. Thank you for watching this how-to video for Prageru. I hope you learned something new. Violation of our white apron only policy. No one eats cereal anymore. We've been eating oatmeal since 1863. You know, son, I accept. So, I'm going to go home. Okay. Okay.