Often, we find ourselves needing a fresh start. As kids, our fresh starts would come in the form of “do-overs,” and sometimes we even get them as adults. Unfortunately, though, when given second chances, we often end up repeating the same mistakes we’ve made in the past.
One of the key elements of starting over is to learn from our mistakes. In the SEAL teams, we had what we call an After Action Report (AAR). During the AAR, we discussed what went right and what went wrong during the operation to constantly improve our performance and not make the same mistakes twice.
Do you need a “do-over” in life or are you currently embarking on a “do-over” season?
Perform your own AAR – the work will allow you to put your best foot forward and save yourself a lot of wasted time and energy in the long run.