I can't make a mistake
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, I can't make a mistake has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Harvard Business Review (Nov 2025). Presented as a common limiting belief that increases risk aversion, slows decision-making, and inhibits delegation and forward movement—especially under uncertainty.
Presented as a common limiting belief that increases risk aversion, slows decision-making, and inhibits delegation and forward movement—especially under uncertainty.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Harvard Business Review |
| Field | leadership psychology / executive effectiveness |
Who talks about I can't make a mistake on podcasts?
Alison Beard brought up I can't make a mistake; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Harvard Business Review.
- Are Your Beliefs Holding You Back as a Leader? on Harvard Business Review (Nov 2025) — Alison Beard
What is I can't make a mistake mentioned alongside?
Criticized by: Muriel Wilkins