Another way Quote by Zig Ziglar
“The solution is to change from the negative to the positive and one way to do that is to remember that failure is an event - it is not a person. Another way is to understand that your child might make a mistake, but the child is not a mistake”
About This Quote
Source Book: See You Later, Alligator by Zig Ziglar, 1999
Reframing failure as a temporary event, not a personal identity, encourages growth and resilience.
In simple terms: Failure is an event, not who you are.
Key Takeaway
Separate actions from self-worth.
Themes
resilience
mindset
growth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- coaching sessions
- personal setbacks
- education
- parenting
Key Concepts
cognitive restructuring
self-compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you remind yourself during setbacks?
- What habits reinforce a fixed identity?
A Different Perspective
People may struggle to internalize this shift.
