If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.
I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod.
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.
Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.