3 Important Life Lessons Everyone Learns the Hard Way

Life lessons are so hard to learn at times!

Does this statement sound familiar?  “Experience is the best lesson.”  

My parents told me this when I “tried” to do something and wasn’t successful. In fact, I hope you noticed that I didn’t use the word FAIL!

Such as when I tried to:  

• Learn how to ride my bike {wasn’t easy!}
• Get an A in a class when I worked so hard and received a B
• Join a college club when the lack of experience was a barrier

This article is about the importance of life lessons and experiences.

Definition of Experience

 I consulted with my best friend, Webster the Dictionary even though we are familiar with the word “experience”.

Active participation in events or activities, leading to accumulation of knowledge or skill.

American Baseball pitcher, Vernon Sanders Law said, 

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lessons afterward.

Life Lessons #1:  Failure Isn’t Fatal and Success Isn’t Final

Winston Churchill said this several times in his career.  I remind myself of this quote so often. Especially when I don’t know the lesson yet!

Life Lessons #2:  Nothing is Impossible.  The Word “Impossible” Itself says, “I’m Possible”

Actress, Audrey Hepburn said the hopeful quote above.

It’s tough to remind ourselves of these magical words. Especially when there is so much negativity in the news.

The next time you use the word “impossible”, I hope that you remember – “I’m Possible.”  This statement is printed on an index card in my office.  There is so much power in “I’m possible.”

Lessons #3:  Don’t Let the Fear of Losing be Greater Than the Pleasure of Winning   

How many times have we stopped ourselves from trying something new?  The reason is FEAR.  
Remember that FEAR stands for the following;

F: False
E: Evidence
A: Appearing
R: Real

2020 was a year of learning new virtual skills. So I could continue coaching and presenting online classes.  I’m grateful for my mastermind groups. Especially when we shared our apprehension using these news skills. We pushed each other to move forward. In fact, we celebrated when we succeeded at using these new virtual techniques.

What Life Lessons are Your Freinds?

• How does this article resonate with you?
• What did the experience teach you?
• Was there a time when you didn’t try something because of FEAR?
• What words get you through negative self-talk?

You can share your thoughts in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

Here’s the link to the article How to Complain Less and Be Happy just in case you missed it.

Until Next Time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

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