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Mental Health Warrior: Mindset Rule #26 - Learn from your Missteps, but never stop because of them!

Updated: Jun 22, 2023

One of the most important things we learn in life is that failure is a part of the journey. Every single one of us will experience missteps, make mistakes, and encounter setbacks along the way. The key to success, however, lies in our ability to learn from those missteps, and to use that knowledge to grow and become better.


Mindset Rule #26 reminds us that while it’s important to learn from our missteps, we should never let them stop us from pursuing our goals. Too often, when we encounter failure or setbacks, we can become discouraged and give up on the things we really want to achieve. We might think that we’re not good enough, that we’ll never succeed, or that we’re just not cut out for whatever it is we’re trying to do.


But the truth is, every single successful person has encountered failure and setbacks along the way. The difference between those who achieve their goals and those who don’t is that the successful ones never let their missteps stop them. They keep pushing forward, learning from their mistakes and using that knowledge to become better.


For me, this mindset rule has been incredibly important. I used to be someone who would get discouraged easily when things didn’t go as planned. I would beat myself up over my mistakes and let them derail me from my goals. But since adopting this rule, I’ve learned to view missteps as opportunities for growth.


Now, when I encounter a setback, I take a step back and evaluate what went wrong. I try to learn from my mistakes and figure out how I can do better next time. And then, I get back in the game. I don’t let my missteps define me, and I don’t let them stop me from pursuing my goals.


The beauty of this rule is that it doesn’t just apply to big missteps. It can be used for small setbacks and mistakes as well. Maybe you said something you regret in a conversation, or maybe you didn’t get as much done in a day as you had hoped. Instead of letting those things bring you down, take a moment to reflect on what you could have done differently. Then, use that knowledge to make a change and keep moving forward.


Learning from our missteps is an essential part of personal growth and success. But it’s equally important that we never let those missteps stop us from pursuing our goals. By adopting the mindset of a Mental Health Warrior and using Mindset Rule #26, we can become more resilient, more focused, and more successful in all areas of our lives. So, the next time you encounter a setback or misstep, remember: learn from it, but never stop because of it.


Bruce Schutter (Author — Mental Health Warrior Book series — A comprehensive roadmap for becoming a Mental Health Warrior, allying with our emotions, and triumphing over any of life’s challenges.)


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