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Success and Failure, Part 1 –

Are you more afraid of success or failure? You knew I would have questions for you, right? Success and failure most often go hand in hand even though we know that, we fear one and not the other, or we fear both.

Have you ever failed at something and hung your head low because you knew other people would make fun of you or say those awful things about you behind your back.

First off, other people likely do not care about your success or failure and they may or may not talk about you behind your back. If they did, they would likely do it no matter which status you believe you were. It’s what you project.

Does that make sense?

Take a look at this TEDx Talk where Elizabeth Gilbert talks about her success and failure. Both can impact your life but it’s how you see yourself and how you manage it that makes a difference.

You may have seen this video before but I encourage you to pay attention to it Listen for the passion. Listen for the “no matter what.” Listen for the determination.

Success, Failure and the Drive to Keep Creating

I know, there have been questions all the way through – but hold on a minute because here are the two that I want you to think about. Get all up in the feeling part of it. Visualize it. Write about it. Talk about it. Leave a comment on the blog.

Here are the questions…

What does success mean to you?
How will you know when you have it?

No matter how many stories of success and failure that you hear, the only story that is important is yours. Just as you were inspired and motivated by Elizabeth Gilbert’s video, someone will be inspired and motivated by your story.

We will pick up here and discuss more on Friday regarding success and failure, and how to move past it.

Success is experienced from the inside out. Tell your story.

Thanks for stopping by,

Deb Bennett

Remember this always: Dream big. Believe in yourself. Do the Work.