shot at figuring out what there is to learn from the failure. I’m actually pretty good at that. You might even have a kind of Second Score Scorecard set up in your mind. That will make this particular part of your identity easier to keep track of. The scorecard reminds you that the initial evaluation is not the end of the story. It’s the start of the second story about the meaning you’ll make of the experience in your life. A strong second-score identity can help you deal with even the most challenging life events. Heather recalls the day her longtime girlfriend left her, and the weeks and
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