"My Bad" – Two Words That Save Everything

If these two words aren't in your working vocabulary, you'll be on the "outs" more than you'll be in.

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Transcript

“My Bad” – Two Words That Save Everything

Let me just say it up front: “My bad” should be the first thing out of your mouth when you mess up. Not the third thing. Not after the awkward silence. Not after a half-hearted explanation about how Mercury was in retrograde. First words. “My bad.” Boom.

Now, I know we live in a world that’s full of finger-pointing, deflecting, and the all-too-popular “You took it the wrong way” defense. But let me tell you something: the most attractive thing—especially to a woman over 35 who’s been through some things—is someone who owns their stuff.

I once witnessed a friend back into his wife’s favorite garden gnome. Crushed the poor thing’s head like a stale biscotti. He stood there for a second, thinking about blaming the wind. Or the rake. Or gravity. But instead, he walked inside and said, “My bad.” She gave him that look—but I think she secretly respected the quick confession. He still bought her a new gnome. Named it “Second Chance.”

But this isn’t about lawn ornaments. There are real consequences for not taking responsibility. I’ve watched relationships unravel because someone couldn’t say, “That one’s on me.” I’ve seen people lose jobs, friendships, even self-respect—all because they couldn’t utter two simple words: my bad.

And let’s not forget the everyday screw-ups. Like when you hit “Reply All” and accidentally send your not-so-nice comment about Karen . . . to Karen. You now have two choices: lead with “My bad” and keep your job. Or lawyer up, which has abysmal odds of negating your faux pas.

Taking responsibility doesn’t make you weak. It makes you credible. And if you’re someone who’s juggling career, family, self-worth, and the occasional night out with your peeps—you don’t have time for people who can’t own their role in the mess. I'm sure you agree.

So here’s the takeaway: Next time you mess up—and you will—say “My bad” like it’s your name. Because the consequences of not owning up are way heavier than the two ounces of humility it takes to say it.

Please trust me on this: no one ever lost respect for the person who said, “That one’s on me.”

All the best,

John