What if your mistake at work wasn’t a failure — but a signal the system itself is broken?
Not every mistake is carelessness.
Sometimes, it's a signal:
the pace was too fast,
the system unclear,
your heart too full.
You are not your error.
You are the one who noticed.
And that still matters.
Are you carrying more than anyone realizes — and still expected to get it perfect?
Sometimes what looks like a mistake
is actually a signal.
Not of failure —
but of too much.
Too much speed.
Too much silence.
Too many expectations stacked on tired shoulders.
Before you blame yourself,
ask:
Was I set up to succeed… or just expected to endure?