[Current OWWL Journey] Wisdom from my granddaughter about your business

I have been attending the National Arabian Horse Youth Championship, a week-long competition for ages 18 and under. My granddaughter did not make the cut into finals in her first three class events. She has more events to go, but her attitude has impressed me, and I wanted to pass her wisdom to you.

After every failed attempt, she had a “meltdown.” Disappointment, anger, sadness – a virtual tornado of emotions. After that passed, she spoke with other people (my daughter, for instance, who trains her) to find out what she did wrong. Then she got back on the horse and practiced more, in preparation for the next time.

Later, when I asked her how she was feeling, she said, “I can’t think any more about that class; I have others to prepare for.” So wise from a 17-year-old!

The mark of a winner is the ability to bounce back quickly from setbacks. In my book, my granddaughter is a winner, regardless of what else happens this week.

Where in your business have you made mistakes, got over them, and bounced back? Where do you need to learn this lesson?

Warm regards,

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