It sounds like you’re feeling a mix of regret, guilt, and discouragement right now.
Before you decide to “give up” on whatever you’re facing, let’s slow things down and separate the emotions from the facts.
A few thoughts for you:
1. One bad call ≠ total failure.
Everyone, even the most experienced people, has moments where advice turns out wrong. That doesn’t erase your value or your past good judgment.
2. You’re owning your mistake — and that’s rare.
Many people deflect blame. You’re taking responsibility, apologizing, and showing humility. That’s a strength, not a weakness.
3. Mistakes are tuition for wisdom.
Painful as it is, this could be the experience that makes your future decisions sharper. Most “overnight successes” are built on a pile of painful lessons.
4. Don’t quit in the middle of the storm.
Decisions made at emotional low points tend to be short-sighted. Wait until the emotions settle, then choose your next step from a calmer place.
If you want, we can go step-by-step:
Clarify exactly what went wrong.
Extract the key lessons.
Make a small, forward-looking plan so you don’t stay stuck.
Do you want me to help you map that out now?
