There’s a question that can shift everything: What is my biggest mistake right now, and how can I fix it?

Most people avoid this question. It’s uncomfortable. It shines a light on what isn’t working — where you’ve been slipping, stalling, or getting in your own way. But it’s also one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself, because it forces clarity. It invites ownership. It puts you back in control.

Your biggest mistake right now might not be obvious. It might be subtle — like procrastinating on something that matters, staying silent when you need to speak up, overcommitting out of guilt, or ignoring your own boundaries. It might be something you’ve justified, normalized, or buried under a busy schedule. But if you pause and get honest, you’ll feel it. You already know where you’re falling short.

That’s the first step — awareness. The second step is not letting it paralyze you. The point isn’t to beat yourself up. The point is to do something about it.

Ask yourself: What can I do today to fix it? Maybe it’s having a hard conversation. Starting the project. Saying no. Apologizing. Resetting a habit. Whatever it is, it doesn’t have to be a dramatic overhaul. One clear, intentional move is enough to shift the direction.

Mistakes don’t define you. How you respond to them does.
So ask the hard question. Own the answer. And then take action.
That’s how you grow. That’s how you lead. That’s how you move forward.