Mistake is a lesson

As humans, we're destined for imperfection. We make mistakes and screw things up. Somewhere in the world, some human is ruining their lives or others, right at this very moment. But many times the lessons that come from these experiences are far more valuable than we may realize.

My mistake is on a different level.

My whole life I have worked toward achieving the goal of a World Championship in competitive cheerleading. I have moved 21 hours from home to take part in a program, where I made what is still, the most successful team in the history of competitive cheerleading. Well, about 6 months ago, I won. I won what I accomplished. But, I didn't feel nearly the gratification I expected.

The lesson? It is better to be the best for the world than the best in the world...literally. I have been taught that life is not all about me, and it is not all about being better than those around me. Gratification comes from the impact you can make on others, not yourself.

I once stole about $950. I was influenced by a guy who was about 2 years older. I was young and very naive. We got caught and prosecuted. The judicial system could see that I was naive and only gave me 6 months probation, whereas the other guy got a couple of years in jail due to repeat offenses.
They always say once a thief, always a thief. I chose to disprove that saying for the rest of my life. If I didn't earn it and it's not mine, I don't want it. I have instilled that in my boys as well. I'm a very proud Dad for the way my boys handle themselves. That one mistake made a huge difference in my life.

I think the biggest thing I have learned from mistakes is that not only do I make mistakes, but others do too. Its part of the human condition. Accept it, don't be judgmental of it happening by others, and be willing to make a few yourself. Its how we grow!

My mistakes have taught me to not take anything too seriously. Your happiness is in your own hands. And everything always (usually) works out. Nothing is ever so big that you can't move on.

I've learned that mistakes rarely have lasting consequences. If you say something bad in an interview, you might not get the job, but you'll probably get another interview sometime in the near future. If you break up with a girl, you'll know more for next time, and you'll do better.

Unless it's something that makes you lose limbs or some such thing, the hurtful part of the mistake will definitely go away given time. You'll adapt and learn, and the mistakes of the past won't seem nearly as big as when they happened.

One valuable lesson...you never know that you are on the top of the mountain till you start climbing from down low, sometimes you might dwell to much into pain and sorrow...A BIG NO TO that seeing the good thing is crucial to our survival what is done is done, there is minutes, hours and days ahead of us maybe years to come that are unknown. better things would come along with some sad things,

but everything holds some thing positive inside of it, we just have to take a deep breath and look ahead.. eventually this world will come to an end on this side of town we are not immortal we don't get to choose were we are born, or when we are going to leave so let's just learn not be grief to much and remember nothing is worth all the energy we give into because we are endowed in for a limited time frame

I learned I'm only responsible for myself and my actions/reactions.. outside circumstances and other people only affect my happiness if I let them. I learned to value myself and my potential. But always (try) to love others in the process and offer no judgments.

Mistakes are bound to happen to any human beings. We can't run away from making mistakes. A wise man would never regret or being afraid of making mistakes. One great lesson from a mistake is that it would make a person a better individual if it is taken in the right way.

I am one of those people that has to be burned to truly understand the lesson. I've never understood why my brain works like this but it has made me so much stronger as a woman. Every (mistake) was an experience and every experience taught me a lesson, opening up my own mind to my faults, issues etc.

A valuable lesson I've learned is to really cherish the people that love you. Recently, I decided to throw away a 2 year relationship with a wonderful guy all because I felt "suffocated.." I looked for relationships with people who didn't care about me at all and all I ended up with was shame and loneliness. I felt so low and unloved.

Luckily, that guy that I acted like I was too good for welcomed me back into his arms against his better judgement and that of all of his friends. We've grown stronger out of this and I think that my respect and love for him has grown greater than I could've ever imagined. I appreciate him so much and I don't know what I would do without him! He's the absolute best!