We have already established that everything annoys grumpy old men. Today the subject is mistakes and choices.
How many times have you heard someone say, "I made a mistake" when in reality they made a bad choice? A mistake is usually something that occurs in spite of good intentions. Like when you add two plus two and get five. Or when you leave the garage door open all day while you are away. One of my recurring mistakes is talking when I should be listening.
Choices are different because they require a conscious decision. We often hear about someone making a mistake, when they made a bad choice. A simple example is buying a yellow car. It was a choice that can turn bad right after you drive off the lot. A spouse has an affair and says, "I made a mistake." No, you made a choice.
Honest mistakes usually bear no or little responsibility. Choices however, are solely upon the individual who usually does not want to take responsibility.
Think about that for awhile. You’re going to need all this insight to be a good grumpy old man or woman.
My mistake everyday is making a choice to get out of bed.
PMO
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