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Avoided Mistake

A powerful story isn't always about what you did right—Sometimes it's about what you almost did wrong.
Avoided mistakes are more than lessons—they're emotional checkpoints.
They remind people that every choice has a cost, even the ones we didn't make.
Your story becomes their warning—and their shortcut.

💡 Start not from the victory, but from the near miss:

  • What decision almost pulled you off track?
  • What belief nearly ruined something important?
  • What voice did you finally decide not to listen to?
  • What would have happened if you didn't stop yourself?

💡 Best formats:

  • Storytime / Dramatic reenactment
  • Flashback + reflection
  • On-screen "what if" scenarios
  • Show the alternate timeline—what could have happened if you chose differently
Turning point Awareness Near-failure Reflection Second chance

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