We live in a competitive world that measure success by winner and losers, and insists that every victory creates a loss of equal dimension. If one person wins, it seems logical that someone else must lose.
In reality, the only competition that matters is the one in which you compete with yourself.
When your standard performance is based on being the best you can be- for yourself- you will never lose. You will only improve.
Practice reviewing your performance from time to time. When you fall short, assess the situation and ask yourself. ” Is there anything I would or could have done to change the outcome?”
If the answer is “no” if you are satisfied that you have done your best, do not waste time reliving the past.
Simply learn what you can from the experience, and then get into action. If you consistently do your best, your temporary failures will take care of themselves.
Failure is not a disgrace if you have sincerely done your best.
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Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.
John Ikeda
22. Nov, 2009
I enjoyed this post a lot. Thanks for the simple but effective reminder.
Ayesha farooq [M,G]
19. May, 2014
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maryam
19. May, 2015
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