The idea that a strong man never makes mistakes, never doubts himself, and is always confident that he is doing the right thing is narrow-minded. A person who pretends to be flawless is afraid of a reality in which he might appear worse than he really is. Strength begins with openness towards oneself and others.
Denying mistakes is a weakness
A man who is unable to admit his imperfections lives in a bubble that he is afraid to step out of. He looks for someone to blame, justifies his failures, and rationalizes his mistakes. This is fear of the fact that not everything can be controlled. As long as mistakes are denied, they will be repeated. As long as imperfections are ignored, self-improvement will not be promoted.
Dare to admit your mistakes
Admitting that you don’t know something or aren’t good enough is not an emotional weakness. It means looking at yourself without excuses or self-pity, accepting this uncomfortable fact and taking action.
This attitude to life brings results from the very first day you start applying it:
- mistakes are an opportunity to learn and become better;
- criticism is a tool, not an insult;
- self-improvement is an inevitable process.
A person who pretends to be stronger than they are will sooner or later lose credibility. Those around them will see the contradiction between their words and reality. On the other hand, a man who is openly aware of his limitations does not have to pretend to be superhuman — he can be himself, here and now. The ability to recognize imperfections means that a person controls his behavior, not just his outer mask. He does not react emotionally and does not try to protect his ego in every situation — he does not waste energy in moments when he has made a mistake.
A strong man does not try to look like one. He chooses to be true to himself.