We tend to be a bit precious about making mistakes or being wrong. Takers, the psychopaths, sociopaths etc are particularly sensitive in this area.

Mistakes happen, it is the way we deal with it that decides the outcome. When we lack the courage to face up we continue to be broadsided by own own fears.  It seems it is  a society thing. We are well aware of the fear of loosing face in the East. It is just as prevalent in the west.

All truly successful people can laugh at themselves when they stuff up and use the experience to do a better job next time.

Mistakes are learning opportunities. We either grow from the experience or it becomes another milestone around our necks.