Entrepreneurs are a rare breed. They have a distinctive drive and determination, tirelessly pursuing the object of their desires regardless of just how many times they might fail. And fail they do. In fact, some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world have failed the most times. But that’s not all that sets them apart. The really great entrepreneurs …
How To Forgive Yourself For Past Failures
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb Looking back on it now, as I sit here to reflect, I realize that my life has been anything but perfect. In fact, I’ve failed more times than I’d like to remember. And they weren’t small failures — they were monumental, painful, earth-shattering failures. During those times, I wondered how I …
21 Important Lessons Learned From Failure
“Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never give in. Nothing, great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.” — Winston Churchill Everyone fails in life. At one point or another, you’re going to suffer through failure. If …
How To Stay Focused On Your Goals
If you’re anything like the next person, staying focused on your goals is hard. When things seem so far out, it’s easy to put them off just a bit longer and lose sight of the bigger picture. We get tied up, wound up, wrapped up, and enthralled in one distraction after another. But, if we want to achieve our goals, …
How Not To Give Up On Things
“Never, never, never give up.” — Winston Churchill There was a period in my life where giving up had become commonplace. I was used to throwing in the proverbial towel and saying things like “I quit,” “I’ve had enough,” or “I can’t do this anymore.” I had given up on things I had once cherished. Because of it, I suffered through …