Learning To Achieve Something

"There is very little learning in achieving something easily. It probably indicates the goal you set wasn't challenging enough. But when you get off target, you're forced to either give up or to examine what you're doing. After the examination you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again, as the song goes. You make adjustments, adapt, and try again. You might search for more information to help you reach your goal and incorporate that, or enlist the help of other people as you continue your efforts. Depending on the goal, these processes may well be repeated, until finally you achieve your outcome or redefine the goal with the knowledge and practical skills you've gained along the way."

-- Stephanie Philp