[TAIA] You Will Mess Up — Here’s What to Do Next
Happy Turn Adversity Into Advantage Monday!
Let me be real with you: I messed up last week.
Not intentionally. Not maliciously.
But still—I messed up.
Here’s what happened…
I shared a tough situation a teammate was going through. In my attempt to offer perspective, I compared their challenge to another teammate’s story.
My intent was good. I thought I was being helpful.
But humans compare.
And when we compare, someone always feels “less than.”
That someone was my teammate. And unintentionally, I hurt them.
Thankfully, another teammate had the courage to call out my blind spot. The moment they did, my heart sank. I felt sick for a day.
But instead of spiraling, I saw the opening:
- Reconnect.
- Seek understanding.
- Make amends.
- Rebuild trust.
And that’s exactly what I did.
The result?
One day of pain… traded for a deeper, more connected relationship built on honesty, ownership, and growth.
Here’s the lesson:
You will mess up.
When you do—own it. Fast.
Apologize. Be vulnerable. Reconnect.
It hurts short-term, but that moment of humility? It plants the seed for long-term trust.
That’s how you turn adversity into your advantage.
Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body
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