People often struggle to learn from their own failures, attributing setbacks to external factors rather than personal shortcomings. This tendency, known as the fundamental attribution error, highlights how we evaluate our failures differently from those of others. To foster genuine learning, it's crucial to engage in self-reflection and ask what could be improved, rather than defaulting to self-protection. Organizations can benefit from post-mortem evaluations that focus on constructive feedback rather than blame, promoting a culture of growth and learning.
