Stevie Nicks, of Fleet wood Mac fame, once sung..."Do you know how, to pick up the pieces and go home?" Great question! So how do we handle failure? Do you allow it to be a devastating blow, or are you mature enough to learn from the experience? The question applies to business ventures, grades, relationships, or any number of experiences dealt to us in the game of life.
I've found one of the great methods to rebound quickly is to count you blessings, then understand there is a blessing in the lesson of failure. Seek and you shall find. Once you get in the mode of appreciating all the great things God has blessed you with, it changes the perspective of the let down. It also helps to reaffirm that set backs are only as permanent as you let them be, it's not a life threatening diagnosis. Well, that is, if you choose.
See we do have a choice, and that's the beauty of the whole system. We are free to control our attitude. No one holds that power over us, unless of course we grant them permission, and shame on you if you do! Grab hold of the good, and let the vile bitterness belong to someone else. Accept the responsibility of owning your decisions. Passing them on to someone or something else may relieve you of the responsibility, but it also steals the power to control your life away from you. Isn't it you that knows best what your goals and dreams are? Circumstances don't define the individual, attitude is the defining factor. Smile, and have a great day!
God Bless!
Capt. Bill
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