The Monkey the Cat Podcast

"Mistakes Become Lessons If You Reflect on Them" Episode 64

Don Fessenden Season 1 Episode 64

"Hey there, fur-tastic friends. It’s me—Monkey, your favorite talking cat.

Today, we’re talking about something important, something we all do… even the fluffiest among us: Making mistakes.

 And here’s the big truth:

 Mistakes become lessons—if you reflect on them.

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Tyler:

"Hey there, fur-tastic friends. It’s me—Monkey, your favorite talking cat. Today, we’re talking about something important, something we all do… even the fluffiest among us: Making mistakes. And here’s the big truth: Mistakes become lessons—if you reflect on them. Let me tell you what happened just a few mornings ago. Dad—he’s a teacher, you know—was getting ready for school. He had this neat, towering stack of graded papers sitting on the edge of the table. Like a little paper mountain. Now, I wasn’t trying to cause trouble. I saw a shiny yellow pencil rolling toward the edge. It looked like a toy. A perfect toy. So I pounced. Crash! The pencil flew. The papers flew. Dad stood frozen. So did I. Brooklyn peeked around the corner. Max whispered,“Oooooh, you’re in so much trouble.” And me? I ran under the couch. Now, here’s where the lesson comes in. Lying there under the couch, tail curled and heart racing, I started thinking: Why did I jump? What went wrong? What could I do differently next time? That’s called reflection. And it’s where the learning happens. I came out, head low. I told Dad I was sorry. Then I helped him(well, okay, I sat nearby while he sorted the papers again). And now? I chase pencils—outside. That mistake? It taught me about timing, thinking before leaping, and cleaning up your mess with a good attitude. So remember, friends: We all make mistakes. What matters is what we do after. Take a breath. Think about it. Learn from it. That’s how we grow. I’m Monkey, and I say: every“oops” has something to teach—if you’re willing to listen. Bye for now!"