What have you learned from mistakes you make?

My mistakes can be pretty bad at times and more common than I wish. I have learned the come in all shapes and sizes and will always continue as life is about learning. First time you comitted it, it's a mistake. But if you comitted the same mistake again, it's stupidity. The above answers are Excellent. If you were to hurt a friend, then know you did it and, instead of phoning them or emailing or IMing, have the guts to face them to apologize and take the risk of losing them for good. If you lie or cheat, own up to it and be responsible for your own actions. On and on the list goes, but I'm sure you get the drift. We all make mistakes and will until the day we die, but it's important we learn something good from each mistake we make. Sometimes we can rectify our mistake and other times we can't and we just have to accept that we can't make that mistake again and get on. so you don't have to remember the lie"

One thing I have learned is that it is better to think first before you do something which may have far-reaching consequences. In several different accidents I have lost parts of fingers.