Late stumbling

A stumble near the finish can be devastating — not just because the possibility of victory evaporates, but because our perspective shifts. One trip-up and we become failure-focused. Gone from our mind are the early wins, the hard-won triumphs, the whole history of our achievements. A stumble can leave us fully focused on loss and defeat.

Honor the feelings that come from disappointment. But then recall the journey. Celebrate its arc. Remember the highlights.

Don’t dismiss the entire day just because you didn’t get the sunset you wanted.