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How do you overcome losses and focus on being exceptional when the odds are stacked against you? Are you able to rally to win the game?

GO FOR THE PYLON

Have you ever dealt with discouragement or loss? Maybe you received a job demotion, or a loved one was sick in the hospital. Or perhaps you messed up and hurt people you love. You don’t have to live with a previous defeat to win the game at hand. There are ways to move past failure and be head and shoulders above the rest.

PLAN YOUR DEFENSE

Create and use a day-to-day plan, such as a daily checklist. Knowing what you have to accomplish sets the tone for the day, and you’ll get a sense of satisfaction when you cross an item off. Your list may include trivial tasks, such as cleaning the garage, or items of greater concern, such as consoling a friend through a hard time. Whatever you add to your list, make a genuine effort to complete as many tasks as possible.

Keep a daily journal to record the events of your day. You can write paragraphs or just one or two sentences. You might jot down something humorous or of substantial significance. Don’t stick to the good news; also take note of mistakes you made. We all make mistakes. But learn from them, and promise never to repeat them.