Don't correct it even if you know you made a mistake. A few months ago, I lost my cool over someone's compounded mistake. I realized when I got home that I was the person's victim. I remembered that I had been asked to confirm back my order after it was done-- I thought strange at the time. Later, I had to trudge back out in the rain and burn gas to go back. All of this was pointed out to the manager-- I asked for and received double the amount of the correct order.

I understand people make mistakes, but what burns me up is when they know they made it and they pretend it didn't happen and hope nobody notices-- like a small child afraid of getting in trouble. Sadly, in many circles, this is becoming the new American Way. Self reliant people know that as a country, we need to get away from this approach and return to the doing it right-- even if it is the second time.

So, how do you avoid making mistakes worse?

• Own up to it
• Fix it immediately
• Learn from it

Why fix mistakes right away? Here are some reasons:

• Costs less money and time fix it sooner or later
• Customers and clients respect you
• You will feel better knowing you got it right

Moral of the story-- do it right the first time or fix it fast!

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.