The Interview Question That Strikes Fear: Tell Me About a Big Mistake @ALifeEngineered
The Interview Question That Strikes Fear: Tell Me About a Big Mistake @ALifeEngineered
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
"What question strikes the most fear? 'Tell me about a time you really messed up.' Here's good news: mistakes aren't as bad as you think. Work isn't chess - perfect information. It's poker - uncertainty everywhere."

Systems are so big you can't keep them in your head. Risk is everywhere.

Stay tuned for the full episode on Monday.
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The Interview Question That Strikes Fear: "Tell Me About a Big Mistake"

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