Defensive Programming | Optimism is a mistake

We all know the old saying: "To err is human". But do you know why we make mistakes? Well, let us explain.

It's not because we're stupid, it's because we're trying to be perfect. We're like the Renaissance artists who insisted that their paintings were masterpieces, even if they looked like kindergartener's finger-paints.

We're trying to be like the master craftsmen who can do it all, except we're really just trying to do it all by ourselves, with a few dozen tabs open, while eating Cheetos and watching Netflix.

The Real Reason We Make Mistakes:

It's because we're secretly all trying to be the protagonist in our own fantasy novel.

We're like the hero who's supposed to save the day, but keeps tripping over their own feet. Except, instead of a trusty sidekick, we have a nagging feeling of dread.