In the news from my hometown of Livonia, Michigan: 12-year-old served alcohol at Outback Steakhouse in Livonia From the story: The bartender confirmed that they had made a big mistake – they added alcohol to the slushy drink, Collins said. “It was supposed to be a virgin daiquiri, but it… Read More "A Dangerous Restaurant Mistake: How Alcohol Was Served to a Minor—and How to Prevent It"
Lessons in Learning from Failure: 50 Years of Creativity at The Groundlings Theatre
This news story caught my eye the other day — actually, it was my ears (my mistake) as I was listening to NPR: The Groundlings Theatre celebrates 50 years of wild and wacky characters As you can read there, they learn from their mistakes, failures, and “bombs”: “You bomb so… Read More "Lessons in Learning from Failure: 50 Years of Creativity at The Groundlings Theatre"
From Funny Movie Mistakes to Life-Changing Errors: Lessons from Film and Real Life
Some mistakes can be funny, some can be embarrassing, some can be deadly, and some could destroy humanity. Oops, that got dark real quick — my mistake. In my favorite film, “This is Spinal Tap,” many laughs result from mistakes. For example, the band named themselves “The Originals,” only to… Read More "From Funny Movie Mistakes to Life-Changing Errors: Lessons from Film and Real Life"
The Medill F and the Power of Fact-Checking: Lessons from J.A. Adande on Journalism Mistakes
In this post, we delve into the insightful experiences of J.A. Adande, a renowned journalist and educator whose encounters with journalistic accuracy provide a compelling perspective on learning from mistakes. His story, especially the ‘Medill F’ from Northwestern University, echoes the key themes from “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating… Read More "The Medill F and the Power of Fact-Checking: Lessons from J.A. Adande on Journalism Mistakes"
Rethinking the “My Favorite Mistake” Podcast Name: SEO Lessons Learned
Looking back, creating the “My Favorite Mistake” podcast wasn’t a mistake. The name was fitting and pithy. But now, I think it was probably a mistake. We can sometimes predict that a possible decision will be a mistake, but we could be wrong. Most times, a mistake doesn’t reveal itself… Read More "Rethinking the “My Favorite Mistake” Podcast Name: SEO Lessons Learned"
Sheryl Crow’s “Leaving Las Vegas” Mistake: A Story of Resilience and Career Longevity
Sheryl Crow’s journey, much like the title of her 1998 hit song, reflects a profound truth about mistakes and their impact on personal and professional growth. While it’s not for me to label it her ‘favorite’ mistake, Crow’s experience during a 1994 appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman”… Read More "Sheryl Crow’s “Leaving Las Vegas” Mistake: A Story of Resilience and Career Longevity"