As John Maxwell often points out, experience isn't the best teacher; evaluated experience is.
 
In Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn, John explains how to turn a setback into a step forward by examining the 11 elements that make up the DNA of those who learn from a loss:
 
Humility - The Spirit of Learning
Reality - The Foundation of Learning
Responsibility - The First Step of Learning
Improvement - The Focus of Learning
Hope - The Motivation of Learning
Teachability - The Pathway of Learning
Adversity - The Catalyst of Learning
Problems - The Opportunities of Learning
Bad Experiences - The Perspective for Learning
Change - The Price of Learning
Maturity - The Value of Learning