SUCCESS = Failures, Achievements, and Recovery
Failure is not a word that we usually associate with success. It is considered on opposite ends of the spectrum. However, like me you have probably learned that it plays a huge role in being successful. If you run a business like I do then learning that early on becomes very important. For me it was difficult to talk about my successes and even harder to talk about my failures. That was probably because of my definition of the word success, and for sure it did not include failure. So, what should you do?
Life passes quickly, and in the interest of time I have learned that you must transition fast through the failure phases, and acknowledge that there will be more than one. Linger long enough to learn from your mistakes, make the needed adjustments, forgive when needed and that includes yourself, and move quickly to recovery mode. This is not always easy but you have to constantly look for resources. It may come as a surprise but they are numerous and sometimes even closer than you think. Failure has been known to give you the determination and drive needed to be successful.
Henry Ford once said, “FAILURE is the OPPORTUNITY to begin AGAIN, only more INTELLIGENTLY”. And I say, “FAILFURE KEEPS YOU GOING“. Sometimes you just have to get out of your own way! If need be always look for ways to reinvent yourself, never give up.
SUCCESS Not Just a Notion!
By: Rosa L. McArthur, CMP
