Episode 34 (Grow and Lead)

Learning from losses is not a common culture among many people although it is a sign for success and it is essential for leaders. John C. Maxwell in his book (SOMETIMES YOU WIN...SOMETIMES YOU LEARN) explains the importance of learning from losses and mentions 11 factors to support this learning.

The seventh factor is (Adversity...The motivator to learn). Any adversity has a pain and it will not let us as we were. The author believes that one of the periods that people change is when are injured.

We can not control our adversities; however, we can control our reactions during and after them. If we react positively, the result will be positive and the same is true if we react negatively.

There are benefits for adversity as the author states:

1- Adversity will let us to know ourselves if we want to know ourselves.

As previous Egyptian president Anwar Sadat said: (Great pains is what build the person and make him see himself in reality). 

2- Adversity is a better teacher than success if we want to learn from it.

The author Emmet Fox said: (The only real tragedy is whatever come when we suffer without learning the lesson).

3- Adversity opens doors for new opportunities if we want to learn from it.

Many people let adversities defeat them when they face them; instead, they should search for opportunities.

4- Adversity might point to a close positive change if we react to it in right way.

5- Adversity writes our stories and if our reaction is right, the story will be good.

Adversity hits all people; however, the story that you will write is your story.

It is necessary to deal positively with adversities since they are part of our life and if we are able to do that, adversities will be a great motivator for learning.

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Episode 33 (Grow and Lead)

(SOMETIMES YOU WIN...SOMETIMES YOU LEARN) is a very useful book written by John C. Maxwell talking about learning from losses in life which is essential for leaders and whoever wants to success in life.

The sixth factor for supporting learning from losses is (Willing to Learn...The way for learning). The author defines the willing to learn as the mentality and intention to continue learning and grow through life.

The author specify number of characteristics for people who are willing to learn:

1- They have a mentality that will connect them to learn.

Those people consider every day a chance to learn something new. They are open minded and they have attention to new things.

2- They have a beginner's mentality.

Erwin G. Holl says: "Open mind is the start of self-discovering and grow. We can not learn any new things until we admit that we actually do not know everything".

3- They evaluate themselves.

When people refuse to evaluate themselves and they instead blame others or circumstances, they will continue to achieve the same results always.

4- They encourage others to face them frankly.

5- They learn new things every day.

People do not grow and improve with big jumps, but with small accumulated changes.

The author also suggest some daily practices to be more willing to learn such as: Readiness, Meditation and Implementation.

The willing to learn is a power for the person to success and continue life with full of hope.

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