The first time is a mistake.
The second time is a choice.

Repeated Mistakes Aren’t Accidents. They’re Commitments.

We say we want to grow.
But when feedback hits, we:
– Flinch
– Deflect
– Justify
– Delay

Not because it’s wrong, but because it feels personal.
You don’t fear feedback.
You fear what it might reveal about you.

When feedback shows up, so do our defences:
– “They didn’t get the full picture.”
– “That’s just their opinion.”
– “I had other priorities.”

But beneath these are 4 deeper issues:

1. Avoidance – dodging discomfort, not truth
2. Low Commitment – saying yes, showing no
3. Ownership Gaps – shifting responsibility
4. Accountability Gaps – expecting change without action

Every time you protect your ego, you delay your growth.

Here’s how to lead yourself better:
1. Pause, Process before reacting. Discomfort is data, not danger.
2. Extract the signal. Tone may sting, but truth can still shine through.
3. Spot the pattern early before it becomes your reputation.
4. Act quickly. Feedback loses value the longer it sits unused.

From Ego to Agency, Real growth begins where excuses stop.

We go deeper into this in IntuiWell’s Personal Growth Program.
A no-fluff, high-impact program designed to help leaders:
1. Detach emotionally from feedback
2. Build self-accountability routines
3. Break ego loops
4. Replace old patterns with action rituals

DM if you’re done repeating mistakes and ready to raise your standard.

Ask yourself:
“Is this a pattern I’m tolerating or a standard I’m finally ready to raise?”