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Best week of my life vs worst week of my life - same month
June 2023 I landed a $12k contract on a Monday. Then my van transmission blew on Thursday costing $4k to fix. Which one sticks with you longer - the wins or the losses?
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jasonp7123d ago
Oh man, I feel this one in my bones. The loss sticks way longer unfortunately, but here's the trick I learned the hard way - you gotta have an emergency fund that's at least 3 months of expenses, not just for the van but for life's random curveballs. The $4k hit might feel bigger right now, but that $12k win means you've got the skills to earn that money back, and that's what you should focus on. I'd say write down exactly what you did to land that contract (you know, the steps) and keep it somewhere visible, so when the next breakdown happens you can remind yourself you've already proven you can pull off the big wins. The wins and losses both teach you something, but the wins show you your potential while the losses just test your patience.
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paul_morgan23d ago
Yeah, but that's easier said than done when you're broke.
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