I already featured the recipe for Humble Pie on my business blog (when that was still a separate website), and it was one of my favourite posts - so here it is again...
Eating a slice - or two - of Humble Pie is an experience every entrepreneur should have. In fact, I think it should be a regular part of the menu for everyone. It's great to remind ourselves of a few things: a) there are other people, who are just as dedicated and hard-working as we are; b) there is more than one way to do things...
c) it's not about being "right" or "wrong", but about respecting differences; d) Failure tastes like whipped cream when eaten on Humble Pie.
Starting from Scratch
For the crust:
A whole bunch of confidence
A good portion of "expertise"
A dash of know-it-all
For the filling:
Use equal parts of: computers crashing and data being lost, forgetting something, and emails going into spam. Sprinkle with a dash of bad luck and stir well.
In a separate bowl, add: one unhappy customer, being wrong, being schooled, not being able to prove something, really screwing up and making a bad choice - stir well.
Then mix the two batches together and add the secret ingredient: losing a customer - that really makes the filling stick together.
For the topping:
Mix a heaping spoonful of realization with someone showing you grace and sprinkle on top.
Let sit overnight, then bake at 350° for 60 minutes. Enjoy regularly and try it with a side of failure sometime...
Bon Appetit!
I have to warn you - you probably won't like it the first time you try it - but it kind of grows on you... In fact, the taste changes from bitter to bittersweet and finally to sweet. Because we grow - as entrepreneurs and as people - with every slice we eat. It's a great reality check and something to keep us grounded.
P.S. - Humble Pie can be enjoyed at any age, so don't be afraid to serve a slice to your kids!