Pocket people, if you’re up for it, share a time you messed up. Few things are a better antidote to imposter syndrome than hearing how others made mistakes—and lived to tell the tale. I’ll start. Several years ago, I was an associate on a huge case. Both sides had hired some of the biggest and best firms around the country. The joint defense group was divvying up motions in limine and discussing MIL strategy. I emailed the JDG to bounce a strategy idea around. Or so I thought. What I actually did was email the PLAINTIFF’S listserv, copying the JDG. My career flashed before my eyes. What had I done?! I gave away the farm, and I did it publicly in front of some of the most reputable lawyers in the world (including several heavy hitters at my own firm). Of course, that wasn’t what happened. It was a small item and one the other side was going to consent to anyway. Tail between my legs, I apologized to the JDG for my mistake. They responded with grace and commiseration. Several far more experienced folks shared their own stories of bigger screw ups. It helped—a lot. My takeaway? Screw ups are inevitable. Own them and fix them. If you do, it’ll probably be fine. We’ve all been there before. And most of us will support you through honest mistakes.