Don’t Give Up

September 9, 2011 By 18 Comments

Don't Give Up

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

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 ”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”

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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”

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What helps you overcome fear of failure? What helps you to not give up?

Linked with Thought-Provoking Thursday and Kirsty & Friends.

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  1. sheila says:
    September 9, 2011 at 4:25 am

    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.
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  2. sheila says:
    September 9, 2011 at 4:26 am

    love the video on famous failures! I’m going to link you up on my zen blog
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  3. Laura Hutchison says:
    September 9, 2011 at 6:19 am

    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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  4. Grady Pruitt
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    September 11, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    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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  5. Kirsty
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    September 12, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Great post. I love that you’ve stated giving up because of fear not just the fear of failure.
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  6. Lauren says:
    September 15, 2011 at 4:46 am

    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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    September 15, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Loved that last video. Thanks for sharing!!
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  8. Pamela says:
    September 15, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    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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  9. Dance Floor Flops says:
    December 14, 2011 at 8:55 am

    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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  10. Madison says:
    August 16, 2012 at 6:29 am

    I really like this post, great inspiration! Wonderful way for me to start off my morning.
    Thank you:)
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