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Learn from setbacks and use them as motivation from "summary" of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Setbacks are a natural part of the journey to success. They are like roadblocks that make you pause, reflect, and find a way around them. As I journeyed through the ups and downs of building my company, Nike, I encountered many setbacks. Some were small, some were big, but each one taught me a valuable lesson. When faced with setbacks, it is easy to feel discouraged, to doubt yourself and your abilities. But setbacks are not meant to break you; they are meant to make you stronger. They are like stepping stones that help you grow and evolve. Each setback is an opportunity to learn, to improve, to become better than you were before. I faced numerous setbacks in my business, from financial struggles to legal battles to personal conflicts. Each setback could have been the end of the road for me, but I chose to see them as opportunities for growth. I used each setback as a motivation to push harder, to work smarter, to never give up on my dream. Setbacks are not the end of the road; they are just a detour on the path to success. They may slow you down, but they can never stop you if you have the will and determination to keep going. Use setbacks as fuel to propel you forward, as reminders of how far you have come and how much further you can go. In the face of setbacks, remember that success is not a straight line; it is a series of ups and downs, twists and turns. Embrace setbacks as part of the journey, as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Let setbacks be your motivation to keep moving forward, to keep chasing your dreams, no matter what obstacles may come your way.
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