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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"
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"
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"
TL;DR: A small factual mistake can undermine great work—but fear isn’t the best way to prevent errors. The “Medill F” highlights the importance of accuracy and double-checking facts, yet it also raises a bigger question: do fear-based consequences actually reduce mistakes, or do they discourage learning? Real improvement comes not… Read More "The Medill F and the Power of Fact-Checking: Lessons on Learning from Journalism Mistakes"
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 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"
