You are always learning

When something doesn’t work: that’s new information about what isn’t effective, what to try differently, and what not to do next time. 

When something does work: that’s new information about what is effective, what to pursue further, and what may be worth trying again. 

Success, or “failure” — unexpected or as planned — each observation yields new knowledge that you can use to upgrade your understanding of the world. 

You are always learning. 

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