Judgement Creates Suffering. Self-Assessment Creates Growth.

We all make mistakes.

But too often, we turn those mistakes into an identity.

There’s a world of difference between honestly assessing your behaviour and judging your worth as a person. Self-assessment helps you learn, adapt and improve. Self-judgement creates shame, self-doubt and unnecessary suffering.

In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, Glenn explores why the stories we tell ourselves after failure matter more than the failure itself. You’ll learn how to take responsibility without attacking your character, why shame keeps us stuck, and how shifting your internal dialogue can transform both your personal and professional life.

If you’ve ever called yourself lazy, weak, not good enough or a failure after making a mistake, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The critical difference between self-assessment and self-judgement.
Why behaviour should never be confused with identity.
How shame sabotages growth and confidence.
The military’s After Action Review and how you can apply it to your own life.
Practical ways to replace self-criticism with constructive accountability.
Why your next decision matters more than your last one.

Key Takeaways

Assess your actions, not your worth.
Behaviour is data. Identity is a choice.
Mistakes are events—not definitions of who you are.
Accountability and self-compassion can exist together.
Growth begins when honesty replaces self-criticism.

Challenge of the Week

Before you go to bed each night, spend five minutes reflecting on your day by asking yourself:

What did I do well?
What could I have done better?
What’s one thing I’ll improve tomorrow?

No judgement. No labels. Just honest reflection and a commitment to keep moving forward.

Memorable Quote

“You’re not defined by your worst decision. You’re defined by what you choose to do next.”

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