Owning Mistakes Is Part Of Success

By Lewis Howes edited by Dan Bova Apr 04, 2016
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“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou

I’ve been working hard already this year at my next big goals.

Of course I’ve had setbacks. I’m sure you have too.

But I also know you’re learning a ton and making big progress. Because that’s the magic formula.

I got really inspired the other night to jam about the power of owning our mistakes and mess ups.

So of course I turned it into a 5 Minute Friday forThe School of Greatness.

Here’s your permission to love all your failures in Episode 307.

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou

I’ve been working hard already this year at my next big goals.

Of course I’ve had setbacks. I’m sure you have too.

But I also know you’re learning a ton and making big progress. Because that’s the magic formula.

I got really inspired the other night to jam about the power of owning our mistakes and mess ups.

So of course I turned it into a 5 Minute Friday forThe School of Greatness.

Here’s your permission to love all your failures in Episode 307.

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach at The School of Greatness
Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men's National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes...

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