141 - Don't throw yourself under the bus
Learn why you shouldn't punish yourself for mistakes in this episode of The Daily Hint. Discover insights on handling self-criticism and the reality of external perceptions.
Don't Throw Yourself Under the Bus
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Welcome to another episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland. In today's episode, titled "Don't Throw Yourself Under the Bus," we explore the common tendency to harshly criticize ourselves when things go wrong.
Often, we are our own worst critics, punishing ourselves for mistakes and believing that others view us negatively. However, this perception is usually far from the truth. Jens Heitland sheds light on how we often overestimate the extent to which others think about our mistakes. Even if you are a well-known public figure, the reality is that people are not constantly focused on you. For the average person, the concern is even less.
This episode emphasizes that it's natural to make mistakes and that self-forgiveness is crucial. Instead of throwing yourself under the bus, learn to stand by your mistakes, acknowledge them, and move forward. Admitting errors and learning from them is a powerful step towards personal growth and better leadership.
Tune in to gain valuable insights on handling mistakes with grace and understanding the reality of external perceptions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate their leadership and self-discovery journey with more compassion and resilience.
Episode
00:00 The Illusion of External Judgment
00:21 The Reality of Public Perception
00:45 Embracing Mistakes and Moving Forward
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Transcript:
 Sometimes we throw ourselves under the bus because we have done something wrong and we are punishing ourselves because it's so bad and we are looking so negative. And the funny thing about that is, often it's just the perceived external perspective.
We think that everyone talks and thinks about us, but in the end, nobody does. Even if you're a movie star and very, very, very well known in this world. It's not that everyone else is thinking all about you all the time, though that you're well known. And if you take us normal humans, we, like, nobody cares.
Yes, maybe your family members and people that are really tight connected to you might think a little bit about you, but not all the time. Don't throw yourself under the bus when things go wrong. It's okay to do mistakes and it's okay to learn from that. Be open, stand in front of your mistakes and say, yeah, that was a fuck up, and off we go.