In the latest installment of our series on Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations," Coach Blake reflects on Aurelius's advice that we "realize many mistakes are the result of ignorance," and not of malice or an active desire to do harm. Coach Blake launches into this exploration by recalling one the key tenets of his own personal ethics: "Tell the truth at all costs." (A commitment that can be especially costly in the world of business.) This leads to considerations about the stories we tell ourselves to avoid painful truths, as well as to the value of surrendering to forces greater than ourselves. Coach Blake rounds off this content-packed episode by highlighting the importance of creating professional and personal cultures that promote confidence and competence, spaces where people are held accountable through processes built on trust and opportunities to learn from our honest mistakes.