There's no doubt that admitting when we're wrong and saying sorry can sometimes be tough, but it's a big part of growing and building trust. And you know, building trust ain't easy.
I’ve met people who see saying sorry as a big deal. Like, they'd go arguing why they shouldn't admit a wrong and do the needful. Gosh!
That's ego getting in the way of simple apologies. And it's all shades of wrong! When someone’s stuck in that mindset, relationships suffer.
For me, admitting I'm wrong and saying sorry isn't much of a thing - it's become a habit. The way I say "thank you" for kind gestures, I equally say "sorry" when I've messed up. This habit was formed from my upbringing. My dad would often school me on the importance of this simple courtesy, ending with; "Say sorry when you're wrong, no matter what." That stuck with me, and now it's just a part of who I am.
And you know the funny thing about saying sorry is that I use it even when I'm not wrong! Lol! Like when I'm asking a favor, I'll say "Sorry for bothering you" or "I'm sorry to ask, but...". It's like I'm apologizing in advance for taking up someone's time. Weird, right?
Well, it's about being considerate and showing respect – for others and for me. It’s not about being weak; it’s about being real - human, and it should be a habit because we get in the wrong everyday.
Now, imagine walking down a crowded street and you accidentally bump into someone or if you step on someone's foot, showing courtesy and apologizing should be the thing to do, not arguing about who was in the wrong or right. It saves you time and energy. Hehehe.
I can't forget the day admitting a wrong and saying sorry saved me a job and money.
I once sent a script for a voiceover that came back with errors. When I pointed out the errors to the production guy, he replied the mistakes were definitely from the script I sent because they followed it to the latter.
I was running out of time to deliver the job and the least thing I wanted was delay. So I checked, and it turned out the mistakes were actually in the script I had sent over. I owned up to the error, apologized immediately, and asked him to redo it. He obliged and I was able to deliver the job in the nick of time.
Wrapping up, saying sorry shouldn't be seen as a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of maturity. We all make mistakes, and owning up to them is the first step towards growth and resolution. And it definitely pays off!
Thanks for reading.
This is my response to Weekend Engagement Topics 293, and also my participation in the #hive14dayschallenge
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