How to forget your mistakes and move on

Ever made a mistake? Like one that cost you a lot of money? We all have at some point or another. Sometimes the mistake costs us money right away and is a continual reminder. Like buying a car that spends more time in the shop than on the road. Or spending too much on cows that end up causing more headaches than paychecks. Either way, we look back at the decision and shake our head, wondering what we were thinking or trying to figure out how to get rid of the problem.

Sometimes the mistakes aren’t realized right away…or ever. They are silent goof-ups that we never actually think about until we’re faced with the result. Like buying a brand-new truck that loses half it’s value in 4 years. Or the student loan that racks up more interest than your house payment because you just make the minimum payment for 10 years. Or maybe it’s the interest lost because you waited for 20 years to invest in retirement.

Both mistakes can be costly. The question is, will you let them shape your life?

One of the biggest obstacles people experience when trying to improve their financial status is the rear-view mirror. They have a tendency to drive ahead while looking behind. They are so focused on the past mistakes and bad experiences that they don’t realize the opportunity in front of them. The windshield of your car is dramatically bigger than the rear-view mirror. Because what’s in front of you is more important to see than what you’ve left behind.

Success comes from a continue desire to improve. Depression comes from a belief that improvement isn’t possible. If you only look at, think about and focus on what you’ve done, you’ll be disappointed and depressed. Because what you’ve done is never as good as what you’ll still do. In order to win, you have to be determined to make an even better attempt tomorrow that you did today. And that means forgetting what you did yesterday.

Looking at the windshield of your finances shows you the opportunity and future that lay ahead. It helps you see where to go in order to reach your destination. You’re able to anticipate what is coming because you’re looking to the future and preparing yourself for the good, bad and otherwise. You glance in the rear-view to acknowledge where you’ve been, but only for a few seconds.

Acknowledge your mistakes, accept your decisions, aspire for greatness, and make every attempt to win. Keep your eyes on the dashboard of your financial future.

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