Modern Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities | ISSN 2795-4846 | Volume 23 | Jan -2024 26 Common Mistakes People Make: Part 1 Matthew N. O. Sadiku Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX USA Uwakwe C. Chukwu Department of Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, USA Janet O. Sadiku Juliana King University, Houston, TX, USA Abstract: A mistake refers to a behavior that results from an error in judgment, inadequate or inaccurate knowledge, or a lack of attention. Making mistakes is part of the human lot and they help us learn and grow when we respond to them effectively. This paper and its companion paper summarize the top twenty common mistakes people make. For convenience, the mistakes are arranged in alphabetical order. Keywords: common mistakes, errors. INTRODUCTION In essence, mistakes have to do with doing the wrong thing. A mistake is something that we often later regret or that causes some amount of loss or pain. We will all make mistakes from time to time. Making mistakes is an inevitable part of life and it is an essential part of learning and growing. Although making mistakes can certainly be disappointing and painful at times, it can provide good opportunities for learning and personal growth [1]. When you make a mistake, the best thing to do is admit it and try to make up for it if possible. You can learn from your mistakes and become a wiser person. A mistake is only a problem when we refuse to learn from it. Not apologizing for a mistake is another mistake. Making the same mistakes over and over can be costly. DIFFERENT KINDS OF MISTAKES We mess up on a regular basis and make mistake in the presence of others. Our spouses correct us, our kids correct us, out bosses correct us, and even the cashier at the superstore corrects us. There are mistakes you make because you listen to others. Some mistakes are out of your control. These may lead to situations when things still seem totally out of control. Do not let others or the media messages direct your life. Be on the driver’s seat when it comes to planning for your future. There are some life mistakes, that if avoided in the first place, will save you a whole load of pain and frustration. These are the mistakes that stem from misguidance and a lack of knowledge. These are the mistakes that can stick with you for the rest of your life. COMMON MISTAKES There are different kinds of mistakes we can possibly make. We can make mistakes at home, at work, with our loved ones, with strangers, or with ourselves. Some mistakes have immediate consequences, Modern Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities ISSN: 2795-4846 Volume 23 (Jan-2024) Available online: https://mjssh.academicjournal.io