Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about how to bounce back after making a significant mistake — one of those school, career, or personal screw ups that sometimes can be a major headache — and what steps to take to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
In this episode we discuss:
- Assessing whether the mistake really is as big of a deal as it appears at first
- Looking at how famous people, such as politicians, deal with their own faux pas
- Common scenarios where something can go wrong at school or work
- How owning up and taking responsibility will go a long way to repairing the damage
- Taking specific steps to make sure the mistake doesn’t happen again
- Where to look for help if you feel like you’ve made a mistake in your personal life
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Resources:
- Podcast Episode 25: How to Behave Like a Professional in the Legal Workplace
- Podcast Episode 147: Top Summer Associate Mistakes and How to Fix Them (w/Sadie Jones)
- Podcast Episode 210: Using Mindfulness Practices as a Law Student
- Brené Brown
- Lee Rosen: My Most Embarrassing Moment
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