ATTITUDE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK March 3, 2014 Mistakes Do Happen Each and every one of us has made our fair share of mistakes, and until someone creates a time machine, we are stuck with these mistakes – no matter how major or minor. You cannot change what has happened. However, mistakes can actually be a gift that contributes to your knowledge and understanding, rather than a burden that you carry. The way that we respond and learn from our mistakes defines who we are and where we are going in life. Ask any successful individual and they will acknowledge that mistakes helped them achieve their high level of accomplishment. The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing. - John Powell There are those mistakes that have a very negative impact. These mistakes are personally traumatic and have a negative impact on others. Some of these mistakes can impact personal assets, reputation, and the quality of life. If we allow them, these errors in judgment can weigh us down, and stop us. Major mistakes have caused some people to withdraw from life in self-imposed punishment, spending their days berating themselves and wallowing in self-pity. “The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” - Dale Carnegie If you are allowing your mistake to hold you back I encourage you to stop. The fact of the matter is this type of attitude draws more attention to the mistake. It says that you are not taking responsibility, and did not learn from it. One of the very best ways to overcome these feelings of negativity is to consciously redirect your focus and energy in the direction towards the activities and goals that make life meaningful and worthwhile. Whatever it is that makes you come alive with enthusiasm and excitement; that is precisely where you need to concentrate your energy and focus. Take what you have learned from past mistakes and use the experiences to become a better person. Your ability to contribute to society and to others will be richer for it. Be good to yourself and others this week, Kevin
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