Author of the leadership and team-building book: "WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME," and the twice weekly newsletter: “LarryonLearning's Morning Minutes.” I coach business owners and managers in how to profitably run their businesses by managing the 4 Ps: People, Processes, Products/Services, and Promotions. Using real life scenarios and step-by-step action plans, students gain the skills necessary to build strong teams and businesses. 864-630-2625
"There Are No MISTAKES...Only LESSONS! Morning Minute 6.17.25
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Reader: 🕒 Morning Minute – 6.17.25 “There Are No Mistakes… Only Lessons!” We’ve all heard it: “There are no mistakes, only lessons.” But is that really true? Of course we all make mistakes.
So why say there are “no mistakes”? Because the truth isn’t in denying the mistake—it’s in how we view it. When you see a mistake as a learning opportunity, you’ve transformed it into a lesson. And lessons lead to growth. Let’s explore four real-life examples—two personal, two professional: 👧 Personal Example 1 – Missed Instructions You ask your daughter to clean the bathroom. But you never showed her how, or what a “clean” bathroom actually looks like. Your mistake becomes a chance to teach and guide—not criticize. 🧽 Personal Example 2 – Clear Instructions, No Action This time, you did explain everything clearly. But she still didn’t clean. Now the lesson is hers. A mistake with consequences teaches responsibility and follow-through. 📊 Professional Example 1 – Incomplete Onboarding A new hire sends out a client report with outdated data. You're frustrated—but it turns out your onboarding never covered your data standards. That mistake? A moment to strengthen your process and mentor your new teammate. ⭐ Professional Example 2 – Customer Complaint A customer leaves a negative review. You could ignore it. Or, you can trace the problem, fix the weak spot, and turn feedback into a win. Mistake made. Lesson learned. System improved. Mistakes happen. What matters is how we respond. Do we cover them up? Or do we convert them into better decisions, stronger habits, and wiser leadership? ✅ Today’s Morning Minute Challenges:
“There Are No Mistakes… Only Lessons!” That is today’s Morning Minute. ***** ***** ***** If you find this message helpful, interesting, and/or informative, please repost this message on social media or share it with others to whom this may be helpful. As always, your comments, your questions, and your observations are greatly appreciated! Feel free to reach out to me at lab@larryonlearning.com. Here are some recent Morning Minutes you may have missed with actionable steps and inspirational stories to help you and your team be more, do more, and earn more! "Why Do Winners Welcome Competition?" Take today's challenge: who do you consider the G.O.A.T(Greatest of All Time) in business, in sports, in innovation, and in the military. Discover how that competition is a mirror, a mentor, and a motivator! Learn the 4 steps necessary to take advantage of your competition! "Your Problem-Solving Process That Builds TRUST!" Problem solving requires that you have a consistent process, especially when you or someone on your team made the error. Learn the 5 step problem solving process that I coach leaders to follow every time. Discover 2 examples: 1) A problem handled well, and 2) A problem handled poorly. Then ask yourself how would you have handled either problem differently? "The Secret To Making Confident Decisions!" We all are required to make decisions. This message is about how to make the big decisions. Discover how a Memorial Day sales event displays the 4 elements of effective decision-making. Learn to use these 4 steps to guide you as you make the "big" decisions. "What You Tolerate You Get More Of!" Do you ever wonder why we achieve the results we get? Discover 3 seemingly unrelated groups and how that each group is affected by the results of the other groups. Learn how to change this dynamic in order to have better children, stronger teams, and more trustworthy leaders! "Want To Lead Effectively...START HERE!" Learn the 4 powerful traits that the best leaders possess. Discover how that Caring, Competence, Consistency, and Common Sense make a leader, or one who wants to lead, create the clarity, trust and performance that all great leaders strive for. Identify how that COMMUNICATION ties these 4 winning traits together, leading to your team's peak performance! "How Helping Others Helps You Win!" Discover a famous quote from Zig Ziglar about how to get everything you want in life. Learn how that helping others with your Care, your Commitment, and your Confidence can create a winning path for you in any endeavor. Then take today's Morning Minute Challenge. ***** ***** ***** May you, your family, and your team have an enjoyable and profitable Summer season. And, may God bless and protect you all! Larry A. Bonorato 864-630-2625 lab@larryonlearning.com brought to you by the Bonorato Creative Group |
Larry A. Bonorato
Author of the leadership and team-building book: "WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME," and the twice weekly newsletter: “LarryonLearning's Morning Minutes.” I coach business owners and managers in how to profitably run their businesses by managing the 4 Ps: People, Processes, Products/Services, and Promotions. Using real life scenarios and step-by-step action plans, students gain the skills necessary to build strong teams and businesses. 864-630-2625
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