Many successful people believe in the philosophy that the true mark of a man or woman is found in their defeats, not their victories. Nelson Mandela has a famous quote that says as much: Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. […]
Stay the course. You will face drama that tries to drag you off course. You will face a few false starts. You will doubt yourself. It’s going to take longer and be harder than you think. Ignore it all, and just stay the course.
This week I had an epiphany about “success” while coaching my son at wrestling practice. My son is a beginner wrestler, only in his second season participating in the sport. In practice, however, he is often grouped with advanced wrestlers who would be considered among the best in the state at their age and weight. […]