This is a way of life for me as I take all my life lessons and use them to propel me to achieve success by the experiences of life. I record things as a reminder of what I was feeling at the time and how those things affected me during specific time frames. The title above states the obvious with what you can do to make a bad situation into a good one when it comes to life, money, or career issues. We all tend to learn from our mistakes, even if some were caused by us or if it was something that occurred out of our control.
The issue many people face is that they tend to block mistakes from memory to avoid repeating them, they forget the mistakes and eventually it is sadly repeated. When life gives you lemons, plant a tree I say. What I really mean to express is to make the best of all situations. You got whole life insurance and paid 3 years of expensive premiums for nothing in return. Learn from that situation and get term life insurance going forward.
Many will get the message that I am trying to convey here in this post, but the real underlining question is how many will act on it. I am destined to see a time when we make a mistake or take a step back, that people will do something to remember that situation. Why because you will be a better person when you remember your mistakes. Also you will most likely not fall for the same mistake again. This can be applied to any area of life; I tend to focus mine on financial mistakes and successes. Why you may be thinking? Because I want to be a personal financial expert.
This mantra is best utilized by recognizing the problem and not repeating it, but using it toward a specific advantage for the future. Did you get burned by a bad stock that went bankrupt? Well keep a better eye on your investments going forward. Also set up a stock price reminder, that if stock prices drop below what you paid for it, the broker can send you an emergency email. Thinking of ways to financially strategize can make you feel more at ease with taking risks. The best thing you can do is to plant yourself a money tree (aka investment account) it will pay you compound interest year after year.
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Rich Uncle EL
The majority of us of a certain age have all experienced some sort of trials and tribulations at different times in our lives. If it hasn't happened to you yet…it will. The key is being able to pull yourself back up and have a good outlook going forward from it.
Yes all the better to remember them and use them to never make those mistakes again. Thanks for the comment.
Good advice. Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone will learn from their mistakes. I need to follow your advice…I tend to beat myself over my mistakes…I should just pick myself up and move own, and try not to repeat those mistakes.
Great that made my day, its all about changing people’s Lives for the better, that’s why we blog.
Positivity can get you far. You never know how far will you go as long as you keep your hopes up and keep charging. Plus, always look at the positive side of things.
Many can’t see that negatives can become positive lessons for life, thanks for the comment.
Great! I was looking for exactly the same thing all day yesterday. I really wish more people write about it. I really appreciate the post.