🎯 The 7-in-a-Row Rule: Why Mistakes Are Less Scary Than You Think
Most of us are terrified of getting things wrong — but here is what the data actually shows.
The 7-in-a-Row Rule:
- One mistake almost never causes real damage
- Even two in a row is usually fine
- It takes seven mistakes in a row before things go seriously sideways
- And making seven bad calls in the same category typically takes 90 days
You have way more room to course-correct than you think. The real danger is not the first mistake — it is digging your heels in and making seven more in a row.
The harder challenge is actually winning:
To build real momentum, you need seven or more right calls in a row within a 3 to 10 day window. That requires serious speed and intentionality.
Stop fearing mistakes. Start chasing wins at pace. That is the real game.
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