Meta cognition... Thinking about how I'm thinking, how I'm programming etc. The ability to take a step back and say to oneself, "why am I thinking this way?

Meta cognition... Thinking about how I'm thinking, how I'm programming etc. The ability to take a step back and say to oneself, "why am I thinking this way? Is there a more fruitful approach?" On a related note, preparing for screw ups. Learning to make mistakes, and to assume mistakes will happen.