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MENTAL MODEL · M12572

Repeating the Same Mistake

Repeating the Same Mistake
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The cart ahead has overturned, and the cart behind follows its tracks.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Non-compulsory errors / lack of review. The most foolish failure is repeating others' failures. Establish an 'accident database' to ensure the team does not make mistakes that competitors have made, nor repeat its own past mistakes.

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Anchor fast decisions

Refers to not learning from lessons and falling into the same failure again, metaphorically indicating that history or individuals repeat old mistakes.

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