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August 2018

  • When This Executive Was Fired, He Took Charge
  • Obeying The Speed Limit Has Never Been More Fun
  • London Black Cabs Helped Uber Grow
  • Bette Graham Created A Product To Fix Her Mistakes
  • Flamin' Hot Cheetos Had An Interesting Start

July 2018

  • Fear This Instead Of Failure
  • Re-Releasing Songs Created Success
  • A CEO's Purposeful Mistake
  • The Tardy Student And The Unsolvable Problem
  • Fixing Potholes Through Graffiti

June 2018

  • A Surprising Mistake In The Oxford English Dictionary
  • US Army Embraces Mistakes
  • Blocking A Hymn
  • Eddie Shore Was Truly A Tough Guy
  • [Video] Elon Musk Didn't "Pivot" He Failed

May 2018

  • 8 Examples of Mental Toughness Part 2
  • Necessity Turned Accessory: Allen Iverson's Sleeve
  • This Doctor Has Continued To Fail
  • 8 Examples of Mental Toughness
  • MIT Accidentally Creates New Smelting Process

April 2018

  • Johnny Cash Quit Singing Lessons
  • Cruise Control Came Out of Frustration
  • Time Spent Gaming Pays Off In The Navy
  • Rock Around The Clock Was a Commercial Failure
  • Sigmund Freud Should Have Been Discouraged

March 2018

  • Superman Couldn't Fly
  • This School Shares Failures
  • Jim Croce's Parents Hoped He Would Fail

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Resilience In The Face Of Failure

June 30th, 2015 - by Alyssa Shea

Fear of failing can cause many emotions and different reactions. While it crushes some, it can cause others to jump into action. So how can you become more resilient in the face of failure?

Forbes ran an article that is right up our alley. Writer Amy Morin dove into the ways that these tough individuals face their failures and not only bounce back, but become stronger as well. They view these mishaps as a way to hone their abilities and use them to accomplish their goals. How do they accept their defeats and come out ahead? Check out Morin’s suggestions below!

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1. They practice gratitude.

2. They look for the lessons they can learn.

3. They respect their vulnerabilities.

4. They acknowledge their strengths.

5. They create a plan to become better.

Using these tips can help you avoid becoming frozen by disappointments. Looking for more ways to overcome mishaps? Read more failure to success stories here!

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    Reader Mandy Cooley submitted the following quote:
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    It’s true that failure often involves advancing in unceremonious ways. We shouldn’t be afraid of falling down. After all, it’s the getting up that we find most impressive and exhilarating.

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