Last night, my high school senior wrestled his first match in the 285 lb class (he weighed in less than 220). He fell in his first two matches because of technical errors. He made mistakes. He learned from them. He knows he has a learning curve (and, unfortunately, there is no one in the room heavier than him or even close to his weight). He failed trying. That is how we learn and how we get better. I was a proud father last night (as I am always).
Growth comes with experiences that challenge us. In exercise physiology, we refer to the “overload principle” (for a body system to adapt, it must be challenged to a level greater than that to which it is accustomed). Well-centered growth (Spiritual, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social, as well as Physical) is no different. We cannot grow (become our better self) without adversity–without challenge–without failure. Dare to fail forward toward you better self.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!