Mistakes — shortcuts to faster learning#

Many people avoid mistakes at all costs, however mistakes are a key part of learning. You progress faster by accepting and making the most of your own mistakes. Another shortcut is through using the lessons from mistakes that others make.

Your own mistakes #

• Further points on the importance of making mistakes while you learn.
• Key factors that determine how well you handle mistakes, including attitude, reaction and learning from them.
• Points on attitude, including accepting mistakes (but not accepting danger).
• Steps for dealing with mistakes immediately, including acknowledging it, rectifying it, planning a response (if required), verbalizing it, making a note, and not hiding it.
• Tips for learning from mistakes, such as capturing them, getting assistance, replaying them to understand lessons, and documenting feelings.

Other peoples mistakes — your shortcut #

• How to use the mistakes of others to accelerate your learning.
• Where to find information on the mistakes of others.
• Examples of two aviation accidents / disasters caused by human error and mistakes, and tips on learning from them (even if you are not in an aviation field).