How many times have you failed at something and then just given up? Well, Jerry Weintraub ‘failed’ every day for over a year, until eventually he won. Persistence, truly does pays off.
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Know When to Stop
Is victory always worth it? Are there situations where you should stop, even though you’re actually winning? To help answer these questions we can look to the meaning of the phrase: a ‘Pyrrhic victory’ that was named after the Ancient Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus.
Embrace The Darkness
The darkness can be terrifying. In the dark we panic, not knowing what’s in front of us or what’s behind. We clamour for a way out – any way out. But there’s something to be learned from dark places. If you have the courage to stand there long enough your eyes will start to adjust to the darkness.
Never Give Up and You Will Never Fail
If you try something once and don’t achieve it, are you a failure? No. We only fail because we stop trying. We have to try and try, over and over again until eventually one day we reach our goal – no matter how long it takes.
Don’t Be Bitter, Be Better.
Bitter: Feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.
Failure is Your Friend, Not Your Enemy.
Failure is a part of life. No matter how hard you try, you will fail. You will fail more times than you succeed, the odds are stacked against you. The only sensible thing you can do is to learn to fail well.
Ben Caufield 