“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” – John Maxwell
What a great quote that Spidey found for me to muse upon this morning!
This speaks so much to me, especially after all the mindset training we have had at school recently.
It’s all about the way you look at things, isn’t it?
So you have all heard the old adage, ‘You win some you lose some.’
The initial quote by John Maxwell is a much more positive way of looking at a situation that didn’t quite work out.
Yes. There are times you lose.
But is losing really a bad thing?
Winning or succeeding is always going to be the goal we strive for, but seeing a situation not reach that goal doesn’t necessarily mean you have to see it as losing or a loss.
Whatever went wrong should be seen as a lesson learned. A way to improve for next time.
Not a negative thought, but a positive reaction to do better next time.
It’s not that we can’t do it, it’s more that we can’t do it yet.
Yet.
That is one of the key words in fostering a growth mindset.
Yes there are things that we can’t do, but if we remain positive and open minded, seeing failures as learning opportunities then we know that we can’t do it yet.
One day we will get there!
So Peeps, enjoy your Sunday and embrace any opportunity to try that ‘thing’ you can’t do yet. Keep trying and you’ll get there!
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 08, 2017 @ 02:33:45
I’m living through this right now only in the backwards order. Lose some, win some! After a horrid loss, we are about to travel for the month of June. Crazy… all about destiny and taking opportunities.
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May 08, 2017 @ 06:47:49
I’m sorry for your loss Susie, but take all opportunities where you can! I hope that June is a wonderful month for you! 😀
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May 07, 2017 @ 22:08:59
You’re so inspirational! I hear this quote all the time, but have never given it much thought until now. Thanks for the thought-provoking post! 🙂
-Nicole
myuninspiredblog.com
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May 07, 2017 @ 22:10:51
Aw Nicole thanks!!! Not my words initially but the thoughts that follow are all things I’ve learned from the last few years xxx
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May 07, 2017 @ 20:20:01
You loose some you win some, not much to it.
Can you give me a Batman Sunday?!!!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 20:23:41
But it’s what you learn from those losses that counts!
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May 07, 2017 @ 21:18:32
That is true, but why are you..yelling at me!!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 21:32:43
Sorry .. 🙂
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May 07, 2017 @ 22:48:50
O.K……
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May 07, 2017 @ 18:50:38
Spidey has come up with another cracker, Sis! As you say, we can often learn from when things don’t go according to plan. 🙂
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May 07, 2017 @ 19:23:30
Exactly sis! I totally love this quote!!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 17:04:26
Great quote Sister! Always a lesson to be learned and to grow from. Have a peaceful evening!
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May 07, 2017 @ 17:10:36
Thanks Brother! You too!
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May 07, 2017 @ 17:22:54
You’re welcome and will do Sister!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 12:00:45
Great post Ritu!
I need to paint a big YET and hang it in the kitchen so I can read it everyday!
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May 07, 2017 @ 12:13:52
I think we all need to remember that YET!!!
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May 20, 2017 @ 16:10:20
I have painted It! You can see it on my twitter account, unfortunately I couldn’t attach it here
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May 20, 2017 @ 16:33:03
What’s your Twitter handle??
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May 20, 2017 @ 22:24:09
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May 20, 2017 @ 22:26:42
Found your Pinterest and followed you Too!
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May 20, 2017 @ 22:26:04
Hoping you can see it. Have a nice weekend
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May 20, 2017 @ 22:27:06
It’s lovely!!! You have a great one Too!!!!
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May 20, 2017 @ 22:27:28
Thank you!
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May 07, 2017 @ 10:39:19
Learning from failure is a much better idea than trying to avoid failure at all costs. It’s also less destructive.
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May 07, 2017 @ 10:41:06
So true. It’s just a matter of changing our thinking. Failure isn’t bad. It makes us stronger!
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May 07, 2017 @ 10:24:27
Nice. I like this. Definitely one to remember.
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May 07, 2017 @ 10:27:05
It’s such a good lesson to keep in mind!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:59:41
Brilliant post, Ritu. There are words of real wisdom.
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May 07, 2017 @ 10:00:17
Thanks Robbie! A positive mindset is so important😊
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:56:52
This is lovely – Spidey talks a lot of sense!! ❤
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:58:42
He really does sometimes lol!!!
Thanks Em!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:40:18
I love this quote. I prefer to say that we don’t fail but we make experiences. That way this quote speaks to me a lot. We win or we don’t win but we never lose. What we always make are experiences! We tend to judge what is good or bad but actually, everything simply is. Great quote, Sis!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:51:32
It is great, isn’t it sis! Spidey found it and I fell in love with it!!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:56:31
Yes, you two are a power team!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:58:27
Lol!!! Move over Mary Jane, Ritu is in the house!!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 10:20:00
😂😂😂
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:10:27
Wise words Sis , I totally agree, some you win some you learn has long been my mantra. 💜💜
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:24:25
It’s a great Mantra sis! Happy Sunday!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:36:52
💜💖, happy Sunday to you too🤗
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May 07, 2017 @ 07:21:22
Didn’t know spidey meditates hehe…Love the quote- that’s really a positive way of looking at things. And you’re right…not getting there or having it does not mean losing…it only means we still have things to learn and we’ll get there eventually when we keep trying… I also like the “YET” insight. So very true!
Wishing you and your family a serene and lovely Sunday! ☺
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:22:11
Thank you Nina! These Mindset courses have really opened my mind! Have a Great Sunday!
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May 07, 2017 @ 06:30:36
yes, this quote and post in the right time and day,,,wish you a wonderful week!
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:21:22
Thanks Mihran! Have a Great Sunday!
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May 07, 2017 @ 06:17:22
Love that pic 😊
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May 07, 2017 @ 09:20:20
Did you know Spidey was so meditative?
I actually found my son’s figure sat like that one morning a couple of years ago… and Spidey’s Serene Sunday was born!!!
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May 07, 2017 @ 11:46:22
Brilliant!
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