FW: Your Bi- Weekly Power Thought!

[V. Verma]

YOUR BI-WEEKLY MOTIVATION

Wednesday, September 21, 2016. 

Failures lead to success

Have you ever noticed how focused we are on winners? Most of our time and attention is devoted to people who have already succeeded — entertainers who now fill the stadiums or walk the red carpet, influential politicians, famous CEOs. But that's merely the end of the story. So much more can be learned from the failures that got them there. Failure provides some of life's most enduring lessons.

One part of our culture where failure is not only accepted but is actually looked upon favorably is in business, among entrepreneurs. To entrepreneurs failure is worn like a badge of courage. It often leads them to greater insights and solutions and, with a healthy dose of persistence, eventual success. Here is a simplified list of what WINNERS do:

1.      They are wary of shortcuts and do their homework before making a big decision.

2.      Accept failure as a gift that helps them learn how to do it better next time.

3.      Get their message out there. Find as many ways as they can to open doors.

4.      Follow their passion.

5.      They are the first to like a new idea while everyone wants to be second.

6.      Listen to those who have something constructive to say, and be open to “pivoting” (changing direction) based on their feedback.

7.      Avoid the naysayers. Recognize how to distinguish between those with “can do” versus “can’t do” attitudes.

8.      Focus. Identify the one or two activities that will generate the biggest outcome.

9.      They know that they can’t always do it alone. They use the network and seek help of good partners.

10.   Persistence, persistence, persistence.

11.   They understand that it’s never too late.

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. …..Michael Jordan