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> There is no shame in being wrong, it is much more important to quickly adapt to new information that has since proved your original assumptions incorrect.

It is also important to create a culture that doesn't punish mistakes excessively. You want smart, creative people taking some measure of risk. If they perceive they will be punished for small mistakes, they'll stop making mistakes (which means start doing only mundane boring things) or will just leave.



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