Our losses should frequently be put on the credit side.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Losses can be viewed as investments that yield future value.
- In plain terms
- Think of losing things as credits instead of debts.
- What can you take from it?
- Reframe losses as potential future gains.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view loss?
- What can you learn from failure?
Another view
Not all losses lead to future credits or gains.
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