After you make a strategic error

Of course, we make strategic errors all the time.

Not enough time. Incomplete information. A fast-changing system.

Sooner or later, a significant strategic error occurs. Don’t beat yourself up.

Now what?

The real problems occur after the error is made.

Don’t follow a strategic error with an investment error, or an effort error or a time error. Don’t follow it with an emotional one either.

Sticking with our original error, devoting our savings, well-being and future to proving ourselves right–that’s the real error. Don’t invest in the cover up.

After you make a strategic error, announce it. Own it. And then move on.

August 1, 2025