“Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.”

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t know what you wanted.”

“Education is what you get when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't.”

“Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't. ”

“But grace can be the experience of a second wind, when even though what you want is clarity and resolution, what you get is stamina and poignancy and the strength to hang on.”

“..:There's a difference between knowing what to expect and getting used to things when being in the wilderness for too long. Getting to used to things will keep you from moving forward. Will paralize you and force you to work and think NOT. Knowing what to expect simply means, you been there already and have learned how to handle such situations. You are a step ahead of the game. You know what worked before and what didn't. You now have experience under your belt. You didn't give up nor took challenges as defeat but rather, as stepping stones:..”