🐾 Whiskey's Wisdom: Reflect And Overcome

Good morning Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP ,

A great quote and lesson to learn. Last night Arch Manning played terribly in the first half of the Longhorn game against Ohio. He came back after half time with a new mindset and lost his timidness and lead them to the biggest come back since 2007 and won the game 24-23!

Hi Thomas,
Romans 8:28 comes to mind: “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him.”  Whether you're religious or not, I believe this to be a universal truth.

As I wrote in my book, this doesn’t mean that everything that happens is good, or that it will automatically turn out the way we hope. It means our mistakes, disappointments, and hardships can ultimately be used for good if we are open to learning and growing from them. Your son demonstrated that beautifully. He acknowledged his mistake, learned from it, let it go, and carried the lesson, rather than the regret, into his next fight.

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP congratulations to your son! I learned a long time ago that when things don't go my way for whatever reason, I give myself permission by be mad for 15 minutes and then to move on. You have the best pictures of Whiskey!

Thanks for sharing, make it a fantastic Sunday and enjoy your weekend. Bill

HI Thomas and Whiskey- Congratulations to your son!   One of the best gifts we can give ourselves is forgiveness. When we fail or make a mistake, learn from it and move on! 

Your son's response after the first jujitsu round makes the lesson tangible, Thomas. He acknowledged the mistake, released the frustration, and carried the learning into the next fight. In business, that same short recovery cycle is often more valuable than trying to avoid every mistake, because reflection only matters when it improves the next action.

Everyone makes mistakes - it's how we handle them that makes the difference.

Congratulation to your son!

Whiskey always has the best advice!  Holding onto mistakes is not the way to live a bright future, haha.

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP  The best way to learn is from our mistakes . Your son has proved that by learning and winning 

It was so fun to see Wyatt in the tournament! I think I understand Jiu Jitsu a little better now!! Yes- Wyatt is very even tempered, and didn't let it bother him too much.  I'm so proud of him.  I love this quote: "I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan.     Failure is the best teacher.

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP  this is something my son should learn, as yet he has not and compounds the same mistakes. I tell him he has not yet reached rock bottom with this, I think he might be there now. And he's an adult now, I hope he's there.

Good post, but I'll admit that I just followed you because anyone with a doggo named Whiskey is someone I want to know!  🐶