"La experiencia es lo que obtuviste cuando no conseguiste lo que querías"
— Howard S. Marks
Simplified Meaning:
When things don't turn out the way you hope, you still learn something valuable. Imagine you applied for a job you really wanted, but you didn’t get it. Even though you're disappointed, you gain knowledge about the interview process, maybe realize what skills you need to improve, or what companies are looking for. This learning from the situation is your experience. In history, many inventors failed many times before creating successful inventions, like Thomas Edison with the light bulb. Each of his failures taught him something new that eventually led to his success. This quote reminds us that not getting what we want can still teach us important lessons. Understanding that setbacks and letdowns are part of learning helps us grow and prepare better for the future. You can apply this in your life by recognizing the lessons in your disappointments and using them to improve and succeed next time.
