looking back / looking ahead

They say "only look behind if you want to go that way." They also say "you must learn from history in order not to repeat it." So which is it? It's both. To really grasp a concept and to ensure progress you look behind at past mistakes then look ahead. You must learn from past mistakes but don't stay stuck. What happened previously can eliminate what not to do, so analyze it all for a bit. Keep those lessons in mind as you move ahead. Concentrate and focus on what's needed to attain the goal. Everything has its season but seasons are seasonal. They change and that's a good thing. Another strategy for reaching success is to create smaller manageable portions so success is attainable rather than overwhelming. Don't just look at the big picture but see smaller goals along the way; it's all about the journey and make a mental not of things encountered. Once you reach 1 objective, stop and do something nice for yourself then move on to the next goal. This works when transferring your body to another location- bed to the wheelchair; interviewing for jobs, or raising funds.