[kazana]

So what was it? And why did it stick?

In my case, the most memorable lesson my mother has ever taught me was to be a good loser.

When I was growing up, I used to go on monkey tilt screaming/scratching/clawing/crying attacks whenever I lost at a game, followed by sulking like a world champion.
After getting a couple of complementary beatings - the most memorable one with a wooden hanger which didn't survive the 'educational utilization' - whenever I went ballistic b/c of losing, I finally started to lose more gracefully. Today, I've got a great attitude towards losing which many of my friends admire.

So, what is your most memorable lesson from mum?