Lessons from My Tomato and Pepper Plants: Embracing Loss and Growth ??

Hello LinkedIn Community,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. Over the past few months, I've embarked on a unique journey - one that involved nurturing over 30 tomato and pepper plants. These little green lives started as seeds, and I dedicated a special shelf in the sunniest corner of my home to cultivate them throughout the early spring. I meticulously cared for them, ensuring they received just the right amount of water and sunshine. As spring peaked, I diligently moved them in and out each day to protect them from frost, eagerly anticipating the day when I could finally transplant them into my garden.

For those of us in New Jersey, the last week of May/early June is typically marks the safe time to plant, as the threat of frost finally subsides, and it coincides with a long weekend - perfect for gardening. During the second half of May, I glanced at the weather forecast and noticed a promising trend: no frost on the horizon for the next ten days. It almost reached the coveted planting weekend, so I decided to take a bit of a risk and planted my precious tomatoes and peppers.

However, as fate would have it, last week, an unexpected frost warning appeared in the forecast. In a rush, I hurried outside to construct makeshift shelters and covers for my beloved plants. This week, the weather took a turn for the worse, and some of my plants began to wither away. To be honest, I wish I could say I handled it with grace, but I'm not quite there yet.

Now, let's dive into the profound life lessons these plants have taught me.

The Mental Consequences: Investments, whether in gardening or life, often become entwined with our identities. When we invest our time, hope, and emotion into something, a loss feels like a personal failure. We strive to be the best version of ourselves, but tying our self-worth to outcomes can be detrimental. In our quest to become successful, we sometimes overinvest emotionally, distancing ourselves from the persona we aspire to be.

It's Not A Failure To Take A Loss: Taking a loss doesn't equate to failure; it's an essential part of growth. Whether in trading or life, acknowledging that losses are part of the journey is crucial. We often hope to act perfectly, but it's more important to recognize that successful individuals follow their strategies and adapt. It's not a failure to set a plan that doesn't work; it's a successful person executing their strategy. It's not a failure to step back when you lack a clear view; it's a successful decision to stick to your unique approach.

Embracing The Lessons: In both trading and life, it's essential to outline what's within our control, define acceptable outcomes, and take actions that align with becoming successful individuals. This means distinguishing between wanting to be right and following a well-thought-out plan.

As we head into the weekend, remember that growth often involves facing losses. Embrace these experiences as opportunities to learn and improve. Just as my tomato plants taught me resilience and adaptation, life continually provides us with chances to evolve and thrive.

"One lesson from nurturing plants: Embracing loss is the path to growth. ??

Wishing you all a great weekend ahead!

Kishor Akshinthala

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