I read the following today in the Business Digest newsletter my dad sends me each morning. I’ve heard this story many times before but it really struck me as fascinating this time around. Failure really can be such an asset and starting point for something great.
Failure is a misunderstood and underutilized asset. Within every failure is an opportunity to learn. For inspiration, consider part of this man’s resume:
- Age 22: Failed at business
- Age 23: Ran for legislature and lost
- Age 24: Failed at another business
- Age 27: Had a nervous breakdown
- Age 31: Defeated for elector
- Age 34: Defeated for Congress
- Age 39: Defeated for Congress
- Age 46: Defeated for Senate
- Age 47: Defeated for vice president
- Age 49: Defeated for Senate
- Age 51: Elected president
Name: Abraham Lincoln
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