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About A Smart BearSome things appear to be mistakes, but in fact should be celebrated as the expected outcomes of great decisions.
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A Smart Bear · Jason Cohen
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About A Smart BearSome things appear to be mistakes, but in fact should be celebrated as the expected outcomes of great decisions.
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Don’t judge a decision solely by whether every outcome looks successful. Some apparent errors may be the predictable cost of making a strong choice; define those acceptable outcomes in advance so you can distinguish them from genuine mistakes.
If founders treat every setback as proof of bad judgment, they can abandon good decisions too early. Clear expectations make it easier to learn without overreacting.
For one important decision, ask: “Which negative outcomes would still indicate that our underlying choice was sound, and what evidence would show that we actually made a mistake?”
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