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What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from a mistake or failure in your life?
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Umar Saleem
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2yr ago
How did it shape your future decisions?
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Chalie Clark
Promomix
I learned that failure is not the end but a stepping stone to success. It taught me the importance of perseverance.
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Iqra Arif
I discovered that failure can be a powerful motivator, pushing me to work even harder to achieve my goals.
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Iqra Naseem
One important lesson I learned is that it's okay to ask for help when you're facing difficulties.
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Irsa Doham
Promomix
Failure taught me the value of humility and the importance of not letting success get to my head.
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Maria Hagsten
Unstuck
Don't take good communication for granted, and don't postpone the hard conversations.
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Gloria G
Get some rest the night before the launch... ><
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Amber Gardener
Bababot
Failure taught me the value of being adaptable and open to new opportunities.
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Andrew Philip
Serand
Failure taught me that setbacks can lead to a deeper appreciation of success.
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Daniel Zaitzow
@andrew_philip1
I think we all need the peaks and valleys to appreciate the little things in life. We all habituate as well so its all relative!
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Gary Sztajnman
Hello8
Very simple lesson: trust your instinct!
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Daniel Zaitzow
@garysz
any specific examples of when this was more true than other times? Love the insight tho!
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Andreas Møller
Nordcraft
From my last startup I learned that it is the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out. In out case that was a customer who chose to go back on a signed contract. Expect things to go wrong and be ready to roll with the punches.
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