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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 3 MIN

You Have to Lose Before Winning

from The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades · host John Eades

Sometimes the best wins are born from the hardest losses. In this episode, John shares the story of his 7th-grade football team's season-ending win — and the powerful lesson behind it. Drawing inspiration from Michael Jordan's early failures, John reminds us that losses aren't the opposite of winning; they're the preparation for it. Because in leadership and in life, every loss is a lesson, and every lesson gets you closer to the win. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Every loss is a lesson, and every lesson gets you closer to the win." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: https://theoptimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com/subscribe 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint ($17): https://eyl.thinkific.com/order?ct=647d7fbe-5f39-4714-b9c4-70db6b55a877

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