Whether you have a tendency to give up before you start or just give up … don’t. Some of most successful people are the best inspiration when it comes to overcoming fear of failure and overcoming discouragement because of failure.
Inspiration from Wayne Gretzky
”You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take” Word-Art Freebie
Inspiration from Michael Jordan
Even though this video is a commercial, the message is awesome.
“Michael Jordan ‘Failure’ Nike Commercial”
Inspiration from “Famous Failures”
You must see this video if you haven’t before. And if you’ve seen it, this is one that never gets old!
“Famous Failures”
What helps you overcome fear of failure? What helps you to not give up?
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I don’t give up very easily at all. It helps me to understand that tomorrow is another day. It is what it is and thoughts and circumstances may change along with time.
sheila recently posted..Word of the Week: Compassion
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Thanks, Sheila! That’s a great way to look at things! I also like to think that everything happens for a reason and ultimately whatever happened will be for the best.
Deb recently posted..“You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take” Word-Art Freebie
love the video on famous failures! I’m going to link you up on my zen blog
sheila recently posted..Word of the Week: Compassion
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I really love that video, too! Thanks so much for linking to me! Have a great weekend!
Deb recently posted..“You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take” Word-Art Freebie
LOVE the Gretzky quote! I’m visiting you from the Mom Loop Friday Follow and, as a previous figure skater, finding your blog fun & interesting! Ahh, the memories!
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Thanks so much, Laura! That’s one of my favorite quotes. It’s great to meet you … how fun that you were a figure skater! I’m off to visit your blog now!
Deb recently posted..“You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take” Word-Art Freebie
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Failure seems to be a common theme among the successful. Fail your way to success! Be like Thomas Edison, and say “I didn’t fail, I just found one more way it doesn’t work.”
Thanks for sharing! Loved both of the videos.
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Thanks for your kind comment, Grady! And thanks for sharing that awesome quote from Thomas Edison!
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Great post. I love that you’ve stated giving up because of fear not just the fear of failure.
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Thanks, Kirsty! It’s too bad there are so many excuses that make it easy to give up. I love having the examples of so many “famous failures” that make it easier to keep on keeping on.
Deb recently posted..Stop Procrastinating and Start Living Your Life
Encouragement from my husband, family, friends, church, God’s word – falling on my face before his throne is what keeps me from throwing in the towel!
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Thanks for your comment, Lauren! I feel the same way!
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Loved that last video. Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks,Jamie! Isn’t that great?! I can’t see it enough times!
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There’s a chorus we used to sing…Don’t give up on the brink of a miracle. Don’t give up, God is still on the throne.” My daughter sang it, “Don’t give up, God is still on the phone.” Giving up colors your life in drab colors.
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Thanks, Pamela! I love that … and your daughter’s version is awesome and so true!
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I know you love your quotes…I think this one goes well with the idea of not giving up… Rob Dyrdek says “Make your own luck”
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