“Stop Calling It Failure ... Call It an Education”
The common acceptance is to think that our mishaps, our mistakes, and our failures are final and that it defines us.
That is far from the truth.
In actuality, these failures and mistakes help mold us into better versions of ourselves. It’s kind of like learning how to parallel park for the first time: were you a seasoned driver able to park in between two vehicles in one try? Or did you attempt multiple times trying to maneuver the car just perfectly only to find out that your turn was too sharp, you’re too close to the car, or that you’ve accidentally hit the curb with your tires? And if I had to guess, those temporary mistakes didn’t withdraw you from attempting to park the car another time. You probably just kept trying until you finally had your car nestled safety between the two cars, right?
Now, it’s this process of being challenged, making mistakes, redirecting our efforts, and pushing forward that shape us and help us to evolve. It’s what we call “experience.” So the next time you find yourself in a predicament, just know life is throwing out a lesson for you to learn from because life wants you to grow…
As I have shared in previous messages:
Life is a continuous test, where endless lessons are waiting to be uncovered…
Change your mindset … Change your perspective … life is much better when you have an
outlook that creates opportunity.
Thanks for being curious and taking the time to read this! Hope it added value to your life and equips you to become better than you were yesterday!
Dr. Joe Jaime, DC, DACBSP®, ATC, CSCS®, FRC®ms, CES