“Your best teacher is your last mistake.”

—Ralph Nader, American lawyer & political activist

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Mistakes sting, but they’re the most honest instructors we’ll ever have.

Unlike a textbook, a mistake doesn’t sugarcoat the lesson — it delivers it with clarity and impact.

When we stumble, we’re forced to pause, reflect, and adapt. That last blunder is a personalized curriculum, tailored to expose our blind spots and spark growth.

What if we welcomed errors as mentors instead of hiding from them?

Each misstep is an invitation to get better, not bitter.

The key is to analyze, not agonize.

Ask: What went wrong? What can I change next time?

Success isn’t about avoiding mistakes — it’s about learning from them.

EXERCISE:

How can you use your last mistake to improve your future decisions?

How can you turn more of life’s setbacks into stepping stones for success?