Re: Your ability to be better

The saying “you win or your learn” is a popular phrase and one that we often throw around as a way to stay motivated in spite of difficult outcomes. It’s motivating and re-assuring all at once!

I heard a counter-argument to this the other day though and found it helpful enough that I wanted to share it here.

The argument against that phrase was that it sets up a framework that learning only takes place in a situation where you have been defeated or are on the losing end of competition.

The orator then went on to describe how we often look at areas we fall short in as opportunities to learn, but just as important is also learning to document and make success replicable, too!

I found this fascinating and a good reminder that learning never stops.

As much as we have the ability to pause and reflect on everything that leads to less-than-desirable outcomes, we also need to debrief on the steps we must continue replicating that is also leading to wins.

Is it in your preparation before a meet?

Was it the breath work you’ve been doing?

Has there been a mindset shift in the way you approach challenges?

How has your diet and sleep been?

We must examine the steps that preceded successful outcomes and learn to program those and build a foundational base that we can continue growing from.

Whether it’s in the pool, at a job, in the classroom, or within your role in society as a friend or family member, it’s crucial that you learn to become self-aware in all of the situations you find yourself in, good and bad.

Learning is a forever process and there is just as much to be learned from your wins as well as your losses.

Cheers to being a forever student in this game of life!

Talk soon,

Dr. Sandra and Team