Losing To Win

As a parent, I believe it's important for my son to learn how to lose.

Losing is not bad thing. A loss is not a failure.

A loss is an opportunity to learn.

In my experience of life, every loss I have had has taught me something. Whether it's a lesson about some "thing" or a lesson about who I am, a loss always makes me better.

My wins, on the other hand, do not always teach me something. Not because there's not a lesson, but because I feel as though I did everything right. What more is there to learn? This can be deceiving. That is why the losses are so important.

In sports, you could win because of a bad call. If you don't realize that, what could you be missing? Life is the same.

Perhaps what you thought was working, is no longer working. Or perhaps you got lazy. Or perhaps the game has changed.

The loss will help you realign.

If you are concerned about your kid "losing", don't be surprised if your kid becomes afraid of losing when he's older (and in turn, afraid to take the risks that are required for a fulfilled life).