A Lesson Learned Is A Lesson Earned!

“The difference between school and life?  In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test.  In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.

~Tom Bodett

Earlier in the week, I had an enlightening conversation with one of my customers.  She managed to shed so much wisdom in an hour’s time that I was tempted to dedicate an entire week to her!  One thing in particular stood out to me though.  She said that we encounter tests in life taken repeatedly until we pass them.  Consider the tests that you continue to fail.  What is it about the material that has you stuck?  Are you sabotaging yourself for fear of the lesson it may teach?  Many people I know—including myself—find it easier to repeat tests that are easy and comfortable because we already know the outcome will be favorable.  Comfort and progress, however, are not close friends.  Today’s challenge is to face the tests in life that you have failed, prepare for them (because they will come again), take them with confidence and pass with flying colors!

Recognize which tests you are failing:  There are many lessons we need to learn in this life; the tests that we often fail have the lessons we NEED to learn the most.  If you keep making the same mistake, find yourself stressed over something or avoid certain situations, these could be necessary tests.  Do not think you can escape them!  Read my post Take A Different Road for more inspiration.

“Study” for your upcoming test: Half of the battle in earning a lesson is ensuring that you know what DID NOT work the first time.  Take the time to realize what you could do differently to break the cycle.  Whether you reflect on your own mistakes or reach out to others for help, be candidly honest about how you can improve.  Carry this awareness with you into the next step.

Take the test with confidence: There is no point in preparing if you will not execute your knowledge!  Considering that, you took the time to “study” your mistakes and find ways to turn them around, face your impending test with a can-do attitude!  Do your absolute best to avoid another failure.  The good thing about life’s tests are that we can be better each and every chance we get to take them.  Go confidently towards YOUR well deserved lessons!

Pass with flying colors: We may not be able to move forward without passing certain tests.  Just like in school, almost just doesn’t count in achievement!  Never be satisfied with skimming by!  If you ever want to experience the best life has to offer, you have to give it all you can.  When life gives you a “score” for your lesson earned, be sure it is the highest you can make! 

Make today your day to stop failing!  It may not be apparent why you need to learn something, but in the end, it could be to your advantage.  You never know what having certain lessons could do for your life.  So get ready for your next test and never accept less than an A+!  Until next time my loves!