How do you handle training setbacks?

[Lowdown3]

Their is nothing like some testing to see where you REALLY stand on something.

No "participation awards", no "honorable mention", just pass or fall on basic sets of skills.

What if you failed repeatedly, would you be crushed? Would you blame the trainer "this is unattainable, he just set this up to make himself look better" and misc. BS. Or would it make you realize the need for further training?

I experienced reactions from someone that I've known for a long time in regards to not passing something similar.

Honestly I hate to sound like an elitist or an arsehole, but I absolutely cannot stand the cry baby mentality!

So you think it was hard? (Even though it wasn't) and you found you weren't up to the task? Well then buck up sugar lump and train more. Maybe don't come with an over exaggerated idea of where you truly are. Maybe instead of beootching about ammo prices, make the INVESTMENT in developing your skill at arms.

I lose all respect for crybabies.... I've failed at a LOT of crap in my life, but you don't let that beat you. It's when you STOP TRYING to learn is when you truly fail.

I think this is the #1 reason so many won't truly take training seriously, they are afraid of losing. Wake up call- you can "lose" now when their is time to remedy skills, or you can "lose" later when it might mean your life, your family's life. I'll take my lumps losing now and get better while I can.

So in your training, make sure your testing your skills here and there. Timers don't lie, counting hits on targets don't lie, stopwatches don't lie, they are impartial judges of our abilities.

[protus]

Well said.
If you have the abilty to train..use that time to push past that comfort safe zone. Yeah you may fall out or miss a target but you test your limits(physically and gear wise ).
Its easy to go half speed (theres a time for this) but not every chance. If the others are running dont walk...if its full rattle dont so up in a minimalist rig with half loaded mags.
Your there to train/learn not play.

And i agree 100% timers..watches...cameras do not take sides.

Im to the point on each days run wearing a HRM and making sure i stay above X bpm's..i walk in the door on goes a pulse ox to double check. If im crushed for time i faster...if i have extra i run further.

Again well put LD.

[RobertJ]

I'm my worst enemy when it comes to something I "cant" do. I will beat myself up mentally. I like to have a similar minded friend/friends around to support/help me (egg me on, joke or make fun ,etc.) I'v been finding a lot of stuff out about myself by getting out there and "doing"/training. Its no Joke!! Reading, watching videos, etc. all you want... You HAVEto get out there and Doand like Protus said push yourself no half way stuff.
And to steal a phrase "you aint training unless its raining"
I dislike whiners as well. Push through it and set goals, you may not be able to jog a mile in full gear (or in just shorts and T) set a goal for 1/4 then 1/2 etc. work up to it and dont quit. gotta crawl before you walk.