Thinking of Captain Jack Sparrow.

The problem isn't the problem. The problem is our attitude towards the problem.~Captain Jack Sparrow.

The thing is we've all mess up at some point. Everyone does. But what the difference is how you handle it.

Do you just walk away and act like it's nothing? See, it might be very tempting to just sweep it under the rug. Get under your blanket. Ignore it. Or blame something or someone for it. One way or the other, it might come up later. The effect might be terrible. And you'll still have to deal with it somehow much later.

Take responsibility. Whatever it is. Maybe you've offended someone. Couldn't meet up with a business deal. Unintentionally hurt someone. Name it. Own up to it. Have an open communication, talk it out and provide solutions.

You might not get a nice results. It would even be something totally out of your expectations. There may be consequences. But you'll avoid making a bad situation. And save your name. You'll also save the stress of dealing with it in the future. And it wouldn't be this easy then. You may have to deal with more severe consequences later.