141 - Don't throw yourself under the bus

Don't Throw Yourself Under the Bus 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. Timecode: 00:00 The Illusion of External Judgment 00:21 The Reality of Public Perception 00:45 Embracing Mistakes and Moving Forward Links : =========================== Equipment and Software that I use for my Videos and Podcasts!    Jens Equipment and Software overview: https://www.jensheitland.com/equipment =========================== Books that I read and recommend. My Book Recommendations: https://www.jensheitland.com/books =========================== Here are the ways to work with me: Speaking: https://www.jensheitland.com/speaking Mentorship: https://www.jensheitland.com/mentorship Leadership Skills Assessment: https://www.wearesucceed.com/ =========================== Connect with me!    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensheitland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JensHeitlandofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensheitland/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jensheitland X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensheitland Newsletter: https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter =========================== Subscribe and Listen to The Jens Heitland Show Podcast HERE:  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuSGi1feauCNSER3IKuGWg Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jens-heitland-show-human-innovation/id1545043872?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL =========================== Subscribe and Listen to The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland Podcast HERE:  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tLdutVh6b6nCBgWQ817eQ Web: https://www.jensheitland.com/the-daily-hint Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-hint-with-jens-heitland/id1722930497 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T02uYPvcOrajPC6FgH64r?si=8aab1e7683204160&nd=1&dlsi=0f69c72af017454a