“The womb from which you
emerge determines your fate to an enormous degree for most of the seven billion
people in the world." —Warren Buffett
People often see my success
as an acclaimed international keynote speaker,
award-winning author, and executive coach. They don’t know the
challenges I have undergone since my childhood. I rose from humble origins. I
have been struggling since my childhood due to lack of financial resources.
People must know that I
failed in many times in my life journey. There were many instances where things
came close to me and went away quickly. I was close to victory many times but I
could not grab them. Saying unlucky may not be appropriate as people may not
subscribe to this theory. Although pluck is essential, luck is also imperative
to achieve success in life.
The Lessons I Learned from my
Failures
“The beauty of the soul
shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another,
not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic
temper.” —Aristotle
Here are some lessons I
learned in my life from failures.
- Don’t trust people
blindly as many people have cheated me and taught me several lessons.
Forgive and forget them.
- Don’t be overconfident.
- Don’t take things for
granted. Be prepared for surprises and challenges.
- Don’t overstretch. Work
with the available resources. If you don’t have resources create them
through your innovative ideas.
- Avoid borrowing money in
your business on a high rate of interest.
- Take a calculated risk
after weighing the pros and cons. Remember that not to take a risk is also
a risk.
- Don’t jump into the
bandwagon. Don’t get into the rat race.
- Think multiple
perspectives before making your decisions. Use your head, not heart while
making your decisions.
- Contribute your best.
Emphasize excellence.
- Don’t lose your hope.
There is always a silver lining on the dark cloud and another day to fight
and win.
Conclusion
“My scars remind me that I
did indeed survive my deepest wounds. That in itself is an accomplishment. And
they bring to mind something else, too. They remind me that the damage life has
inflicted on me has, in many places, left me stronger and more resilient. What
hurt me in the past has actually made me better equipped to face the present.”
—Steve Goodier
When someone has failed in
life, s/he explored and experimented a lot in life. Life is not a cakewalk. It
is full of peaks and valleys. Enjoy the journey of your life with a clear focus
on your destination. Have an attitude of gratitude. Life is great.
“Do not give up your dream
because it is apparently not being realized, because you cannot see it coming
true. Cling to your vision with all the tenacity you can muster. Keep it
bright; do not let the bread-and-butter side of life cloud your ideal or dim
it.” ―Orison Swett Marden
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