THIS IS A STORY ABOUT FAILURE...
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THIS IS A STORY ABOUT FAILURE...
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You don’t learn from success, you learn from failure.
Listen to your mama Trent!😊
You tell him M❤M!!!!!
Trent did so well, where i thought he had that guy!!
Mama aint playing about Trent!!
MY SON IS NOT A FAILURE. You try harder than anyone I know and accomplish so much for you and your family. Love you my wonderful boy 💞💞
More airtime for Gloria! How’s the farm?
Awh, such a beautiful message. Mom’s are just the best! ❤️😎
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You’re 100% right! Trent is not a failure in anything that I’ve seen.
He must have an awesome mom.
You did NOT lose. You showed up, you competed, you got the bronze! Experience and strength is something you gained. Now you have goals to shoot for. Y'all are doing great! Keep it up!❤
100% ... being able to compete is the beginning of winners circle. Time is the essence. Plenty ahead for me comps
Nonsense. He lost, no medals for taking part. What's wrong with the world.
Completely agree with you. Trent did not lose. Just competing he is a winner. Good job Trent.
Indeed,@@ednaavina1057. He stepped up and participated, giving it all he had! Good job is right!
I agree! ❤❤❤❤😊😊
While you did not win, you did not fail. You gained experience of what it’s like to fight in a competition. You gained knowledge of how to compete. You gained insight into the competition world. The point is you gained. A gain is always a win.
Trent: Consider this training for how you are going to support Leo in the future if he does not win. You will choose your words carefully. You would not use the negative words such as: Loser, Failure, etc. Think about this for yourself. It’s okay to feel sad, bad, but don’t be so hard on yourself. Congratulations on getting to your first match and qualifying. You did more than multi-millions of men have done. Best wishes.
Your first big organized competition, and you medaled?!!! OUTSTANDING!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
right??? i HATE that he used the word "failure".
Failure and Trent dont even fit in the same sentence!!!
@@sherilynl4038he's a druma queen 👑
Yes, good point
Trent stand tall! You got a medal! Not everyone got a medal. You did fabulous! Even your team mate that was there said this too!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Well done!
WTG, Trent! It takes serious commitment and bravery to put it all on the line. You two do that all the time, and it's super appreciated by all of us who get to live vicariously through you.
Ain't THAT the truth!
Losing would have been not entering. You took 3rd in your first competition, that’s freaking impressive.
No loss, just gains- we get so hung up on winning that we miss the point of the tournament. It’s a community showing up to be the best they can be in that moment, it’s about gaining knowledge and experience.
This is a video about gaining experience and knowledge. In that you are a winner!
Allie, you look amazing!
Donna
If you’ve never failed , you’ve never tried anything..that’s what I appreciate about watching you build. You make a mistake, you figure it out and you move forward. With so many younger people making whiny videos and shorts it’s refreshing to see people who are making a life through their willingness to learn, sometimes from their mistakes, and create a real life…
Well said
I totally agree!
That's just the way you learn any and everything in life.
Very well said, MPine!
A podium finish is not a lose. Well done on facing your anxiety issues by going into such a overwhelming environment. A true winner indeed.
ABSOLUTELY
You make your world better for your family and work to live a healthy lifestyle for yourself which is the farthest thing from failure. We only learn from mistakes because when we win we feel we knew it all.
I did Karate competitions way back before MMA. Studied most of my young adult life. I learned two things about competition: Losing sucks, but, learning doesn't. Hang in there. There will always be someone better than you and you will always be better than someone else. Enjoy the process.
I like that phrase: "sometimes you win, sometimes you learn." Both are positive outcomes. More fun to win for sure, but learning so valuable in the short and long term. Trent, I admire you for taking on a new endeavor and staying strong! Allie love your support for Trent. I'm glad the two of you had that weekend to enjoy time together! Thanks for sharing the moment!
Kudos to Trent for not letting his fear of flying paralyze him/keep him from traveling.
If you must fly, be there for 3 different reasons...not just one...lol But I understand the need for Focus before the Competition.
that's kinda funny and rather ironic if you follow how often they vacation!
As long as you gave it your best, you did not lose. It became a learning opportunity. Remember, the way you treat yourself and give yourself a little grace is the example that you’re giving to that sweet little baby boy. I like the way you ended this video, sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. You are both amazing, just know that!❤
You did well, Sir.
Allie's closing encouragement hits home, as it should for everyone: you have to go out and try something new in order to continue growing.
Keep on keeping on, you warrior!
Trent you didn’t fail ! The only failure would be to never try. You showed up and did great ! Congratulations to you and Allie❤️❤️
You actually won. You have a great life, not perfect, but happy. Pretty good for a guy that grew up in a not so perfect world. You are a success, the road less traveled, bringing joy to many. You're on that road, and it's great.😊
Trent don’t beat yourself up it’s your first official big match. It’s not a loss for you it’s a learning curve now you know what the matches are like what to expect and what to improve on. You should be very very proud of yourself Allie is, and so is everyone else
I retired as a massage therapist, and believe me if more massage therapists would volunteer their time and expertise to these highly competitive physical competitions so many competitors would not leave or wake up in the morning sore and hurting, their business would take off so fast.
My experience with volunteering at golf competitions and tri althalons gave me a boost with gaining more skills than any school can offer.
My business in three months gave me more satisfaction and helpful outcomes for my clients than 3 years working in a shop waiting for clients to book appointments.
I loved helping people, and that's what it takes to devote one's life to helping others.
Russell said it best - “I am sure you learnt something” Allie - you are your mother - full of joy (Leslie lives on in you) and optimism and it is clearly evident to me you are teaching Leo those traits as well! He is a happy little chappy 😃💕
It is not about failure... It is learning from the experience. Hugs! Congratulations on the bronze!! ❤
They always say Shoulda Woulda Coulda ,but I think those are the moments that you learn how to be successful 😁 Good job Trent❤
Don't think of it as a failure. It is a learning process. Things get better with time. You did great...celebrate 🎉🎉
At 0.16 in I want to just say I don’t believe in failures. I believe in lessons learned. If you learned something from it, how can it be a failure? It was just one way it didn’t work.
Exactly!! Maybe it didn’t go to plan this time but you know what to fix for next time. No failure just a learning point.
Agreed! Now you know what to expect and next time you will hopefully have your team there to support you. It makes a difference. I am impressed that you still went through with it without your team there.
100 percent correct. I just love what you said. It’s life and how you choose to live it.
Be proud of your self You did great ! Practice makes perfection and it takes years to be great at something like that
Trent will try again next time we will cheer for him then
Congratulations Trent on the Bronze. There will be more matches. You are so lucky to have a supportive partner in Ally! You are already a winner in so many ways.
Congratulations to you both. A lot to handle but you're doing it. Consider your words, Trent. You didn't lose at all. Your sons are listening. Yes, there are definitely winners & therefore losers. But you made it on the podium, w a bronze! That's not a loss. Frankly, get over yourself! Coach "A", you did great. Best wishes.
Don’t be so hard on yourself Trent! Many fellows don’t get off the couch….let alone go out there and try as you have! We are all proud of you!!!
Trent, you did better than you think. Allie is correct, getting out there and completing...to me...is the biggest win of all. A gold would have just been a different color necklace 😊
see all this as a Process...a Work in Progress...Enjoy the Ride...lol
Trent congratulations on receiving the Bronze. It certainly isn't a failure. It was your first time and you did receive a medal. Failure is not trying not competing. You learned, you competed and came in 3rd. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤
Failure is just feedback…so instead of failure label it feedback.
As a world traveller I totally get what you said about culture, soaking up the different cultures is why we travel. It was not a failure, adding to your experience is always a win. Buying bright pink luggage is also a win.
Those three weeks of celebrating Lesley and being together as a family you will always remember and be grateful to have done. Great that you managed to join the competition and came away with an award, what a bonus 🎉
"Nothing ventured; nothing gained." Look at what you've ventured and gained! The entire experience seemed so interesting. thanks for sharing.
You did win!!! You got the Bronze!! Dude that is awesome!!! Live in the moment. Celebrate every win no matter how insignificant you think it is. Someone went home with zero medals!! Proud of you dude!
I TOTALLY agree. You Trent are a winner because you trained, prepared, showed up and did your best. You my YT friend made the podium! Not everyone that competes. You rock!
Exactly my thoughts! 🥉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Come on now...Bronze is Good
Hey Trent, you placed!! That's a big accomplishment. Proud of you
You did not fail. Knowledge of self and capabilities, combined with the wisdom from doing and achieving is NEVER failure. It is growth and development (FULL STOP).
This is a story about success. You always underplay your achievements Trent. You have achieved so much, you have so many skills and talents including being a great husband, Dad and family man to all your family and friends. I admire you and Allie immensely.
Much respect Trent. You always give 110% and that's what I love about you.
Trent, Trent, Trent. You and the F word! Loose it, YOU are not a failure. it's just life. Stop putting pressure on yourself that is unnecessary. Listen to your mom, her son is NOT a failure ❤❤❤❤❤
I hope you can lighten up Trent. You are your own worst judge, you are going to teach your children how to react to life, the wins and the losses. ❤️
Lessons not failures - good morning!
Hey Trent, you didn't "lose" at all, you simply didn't win that fight. NO FIGHTER, wins every match, and you learn from coming back harder, and more focused. I'd give up a LOT to be able to get back on a mat and go back to my days of often getting my butt handed to me, and then analyzing the fight to see what I could have done differently.
Proud of you for putting yourself out there, and having the strength to compete. Great job!
Watching Trent compete was very exciting but also nerve racking! Can’t imagine what you went through Allie! Great job Trent. That’s a winner for me! :)
Happy to see your family home, safe and sound. Trent, you'll be even better next time cause of what you learned! It was good that you two got to get away for a nice break.
It's not a failed weekend at all.
1. You got some time to spend alone together
2. You got some rest
3. You got some experiences
Do I need to go on. Much love to you both x x
Trent...I see a parallel here - just like building a house, it may be a hair out of square, but you make it beautiful in the end. Your match may have been just a hair out of square, but you soldier on, and it will be beautiful in the end. Great job.
Trent you are NOT a failure!!! If you had not gone you would not have seen your errors to know to correct them. We all are always learning. You Succeeded to continue to grow and got to enjoy a few days with your wife, childless, well kind of Lol! Just a thought, put a sticker or something on your luggage so you can recognize it better.
And Leo telling Da-Da he wants to push the button is what’s important …… count your Blessings….you have the option in life to act on your interest, that you are so creative to build your own friggin home !! And everything else…..Kuddos to your Aunt for caring for Leo and your fur babies. That’s priceless to feel comfortable leaving your baby with family, knowing it’s more Love than babysitting !! Father-in law who can live nearby….so many Blessings. I don’t have a soul as a 68 yo woman. Not my point, I have a good life, despite being alone. But, sometimes we must focus on our Blessings. And I know you know this…..after all, you guys are still dealing with loss. Blessings kiddos !!
Trent, well done for earning your bronze medal, not everyone is fortunate enough to win any medal on their first competition!!!! Also, now you will know what to expect next time, and this will spur you on. Glad you all got home safely 🥰🥰🥰
My daughter is a purple belt and watching your weight and cutting a few pounds is very common but usually starts weeks before competition. That reduces the stress leading up to and on competition day. Also when she travels she continues to train wherever she is (regardless of whether there is an upcoming match coming up). Most gyms allow visitors to pay to use their gym. Jujitsu is a very humbling sport and the mental game is super important. Good luck in future competitions.
❤️ I love seeing Gloria's loving, supportive comment first thing.
Oh Trent, don't be so hard on yourself, you excel at everything you do -- you're an amazing man -- I'm a basketball fan and loved Allie's quote by Michael Jordan (?) about missing 100% of the shots you don't take -- I watch basketball games so often, my team doesn't alway win, but they show up and play,
Love you all, from California 😊❤️
Congratulations on the bronze! Trent, you are amazing!
To podium at your first competition is amazing!
Trent, it’s all about sportsmanship! In every game someone has to lose and my dad was our coach. He always told his players it takes sportsmanship to lose and nothing to win. I’ve found that to be the truth. You did well!
You’re an absolute winner Trent. Both you and Allie are in fact winners. You might not have had the outcome you wanted but you really won in so many ways. 🤗💖
Trent I was a baseball player when I was in high school. I got cut in my freshman year. I worked hard and in my sophomore year it paid off, I made the varsity team and played in center field the last three years. I used the loss as motivation. I was small but fast, I could cover center field with great instincts and speed, I also learned the strick zone better and became a stealing base machine. Had a scholarship to play in college but unfortunately blew out my knee in summer ball back in the 70's. Hold your head you competed hard. Learn from it. I have faith in you brother ❤
He really held his own for a long time! Well done, Trent! Good experience as the more you do it, the less nervous you'll be which will be a benefit. It was not an easy win for him, so you can be proud of that! You didn't lose, you went home with a bronze medal you earned and great experience! An Olympian with a bronze medal is still a medal winner Olympian! Oh wait, at the end it looked like you were on the 13th floor...maybe that had something to do with it. lol
You haven’t been doing this very long so don’t beat yourself up, you did great. Bro no ze m medal is a stepping stone. I’m proud of you!
Guys, cities across the country are in deep trouble.
Glad you made it home safely, Leo has become a motormouth!!! Home sweet home💕
Trent, you laid yourself out there (literally!) and handled it beautifully. Because you are you. And we love you. Thanks for letting us be (what feels like) part of your family.
We only learn through falling. You didn't fail, you learned. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I don't see a story about failure. I see a story about courage.
Wow! His first big competition and he came away with a BRONZE! THAT is not a failure Trent! Glad you are not “too bummed” and yes, you will do it again. Hopefully, after some further contemplation, you may turn your feelings of failure into being able to see what you did accomplish and did enjoy on this trip. Reframing is helpful.
Don’t be so hard on yourself! You did a great job, especially without your coach being there. I hope you got home, hugged Leo and sat in the sauna to loosen up your muscles. For a stiff neck, turn your head to the right and nod like you are trying to touch your chin to your shoulder and then do it to the left. Do it 20 times. A physical therapist taught me that. Helps with headaches too. Congratulations on your win. 🎉
Trent for goodness sake stop being so hard on yourself. You did your best. Your perfectionism can take the joy out of life.
Trent, I think it’s important to remember that you are still learning. And we all have setbacks in learning things until we’ve practiced so many times and start getting comfortable with it. Take a look at the work you did on the first part of the house build a few years ago versus how you’re approaching it now with more confidence because you’ve had the experience, and you’ve learned from things that haven’t gone as well as planned. Please do not be so hard on yourself.
You did great Trent! You are a winner because you showed up and competed.
Trent, you are too hard on yourself. Not only did you not train as much as you would have, you braved the plane, with no emotional support Leo, your coach wasn't there, and you still showed up, and tried. You are incredibly brave and it's not like you are in your teens or early 20's. You are more athletic than most those ages! Show yourself some grace, and be really proud of yourself. Sometimes we take for granted the things we accomplish because we are too close to it. You are an inspiration and who knows what other 30 something that might decide to try something new because you have. Allie, I am glad you had fun, and were able to enjoy LA. You guys make me smile.
Bro. You are so hard on yourself. Keep showing up.
Now you guys need a real baby-moon. Go take a spa weekend somewhere close to home to relax and decompress before baby number two comes. You both deserve the reset.
Remember Trent its the mistakes failures ect that makes all great people better stronger smarter!!!
You definately didn't lose, you WON!!!! Yon won by simply showing up. KUDO'S for your teammate being there giving you inspiration. I loved it!!!!😍
Trent, please don’t beat yourself up. You did your best. And like you said, “You win some, and you learn some”. I 100% agree with your wonderful and loving Mom. There is always a next time.
Trent, bronze is third place. Well done! 🥉 Be proud of yourself.
When y’all were at Sushi restaurant it made me reflect on your first date and how you thought Allie spent hours on her beautiful hair.I was cheering 📣 you on from Southern WV and although you did not get 1st place you are a winner to ALL of us,with that being said,it has been a pleasure to watch you 2 beautiful,amazing people grow into wonderful adults 🫶🏻
There wasn't failure Trent, you came 3rd, so well done, also you and Allie had a lovely break away xx
Trent and Allie. I start to cry when I see Trent in the game. A new dimension for the family. In some year you bring Leo to the club and he will enjoy this his whole life. Love you.
Trent, you absolutely are a winner! It took so much courage to participate and just look at your buff self! I am proud of you!!! 🏆
Keep on Truckin,BACK2WORK !!
Never a failure! If you learned something, it's a win!
❤Amen!
At times like this, we need to remember that you have the time and people supporting you to be able to learn, practice and compete in a sport and that is more than many people have. So focus on being thankful, even though you lost/learnt.
When you watch the Olympics, do you think, "What a looser." For someone who gets a bronze. Hold your head up with pride!
Good morning Trent & Allie! You did great Trent you almost had him! Next time Trent it is a learning experience not failure & you explained exactly what you learned & that is growth Trent🙌Allie you look so beautiful & I always Love your skin products Allie!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
Allie,I see your mom‘s legacy in you every video. It’s a beautiful thing.
I don’t often comment, but want to let you know how much I enjoyed this video! The subject matter of Trent’s personal competition coupled with your genuine and compassionate story telling had me entranced! I also remember competing then removing myself from everyone for some quiet reflecting after a loss. Thanks for sharing your vulnerability and your honesty, Trent.
yes i was about to say the same them of you all commenting on Trent it is not about Failure it is about getting up trying it again Happy Monday to you Trent and Allie hug baby Leo for me please get back home safe and sound have a great week
My daughter is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo and we call it a lesson in perseverance not failure. No matter what, you did great to get out there and doing it! i cannot imagine the stress of making weight also, that is not something they do for TKD. We enjoy going to tournaments and hanging out with friends and rooting everyone on. Keep up the awesome work!
Great Episode this week ! It was fun to come along on.
I like the phrase, "If you don't try, you've already failed". Taught Gymnastics and would tell the kids who would say, "I can't" That "can't never did anything". Over 60 now and there have been times that I look back and cringe at some of the stupid things I've done, self-sabotaged, insecurity, immaturity. But I've never looked back and saw not winning something as anything but a character building experience. Learning to be happy for others and their successes, good fortunes and blessings is an excellent human quality to have. Love you guys, God bless.
Well done Trent a Bronze medal, proud of you too, you had so many things happen the change of fight day from Saturday to Sunday and the airlines changed your flight day too. Still onwards and upwards, keep training, you will win next time. Glad you enjoyed your meal to. How clean LA looks. Must be lovely to be back with Leo and the dogs. Glad you are back home safe and sound.
Congratulations Trent.! You will always be a winner to.all of us. Now you've learned new lessons. That is always a win in my experience.
Never a failure Trent this is all about having courage and learning your craft. Keep going 🙌🏻
You know Trent in the end, it's not about failure. It's the successful husband and father and wonderful person you've become. That's the winner you are. Enough said, to the next match
bring it on. 👍
Good morning... Failure is only the First Attempt In Learning (F.A.I.L)😊
Congratulations Trent and Allie! 🙏🏾❤️🏅🎉🧰🏘️🥳
My Grandmother always said, Failure is the one who does not try, so look at all you have achieved, there is 478K people here who think your both great and follow you so please enjoy all you do, Hugs to you all and Ally your looking great Mama xxxxx Dede xxx
Your deal with the scale reminded me of a long ago memory. I joined the Woman's Army Corp in 1968, went to get my physical not knowing there was a weight limit - but I wasn't heavy so no big deal. But at 4 ft 11 1/2 in it was a big deal. I could only weigh 112 lbs. Their scale said 114. My recruiter knew someone at the Fort and he took me to his gym and stuck me in steam cabinet. It wasn't long before I was 111lbs. Took me back weighed me and I raised my hand and took the oath. Stuck me on a plane to Alabama - I get to Ft. McClellan and of course I had been eating and drinking since the steam cabinet and weighed 116 lbs on arrival. The platoon sergeant screamed at me saying she didn't know how I got in the WAC's. 9 weeks later I weighed 92lbs.
You are both very directed, disciplined, and talented ppl. Kind of a match made in heaven. No matter how you look at it you both are successful. Kudos! That Ramon, btw, looked heavenly.
Very cool seeing what all y'all guys go through to compete. Love Japanese food too, your faces eating it priceless. Thanks for sharing.
You see the choices you could of made and didn’t? This is a learning time for you! Eyes wide open? You did win, your attitude proves it. I’m proud of you. Someone will always be better. You do your best and that’s what’s expected. Go Trent! We love you for you.