Failure is wasted if you return only to the place from where you fell.
If your plans fail, think bigger, aim higher.
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. Subscribe and get your dose daily. To order Rabbi Freeman’s latest book, Wisdom to Heal the Earth, click here.
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valerie
akron, oh
August 15, 2012
exploiting setbacks Have learned over and over - keep doing something the same way, you'll continue getting the same results. I compare it to self help programs - i.e. overeaters anonymous, smokers anonymous, emotions anonymous (most all of the 'anonymous' programs available), weight watchers, etc. etc. With valuable support and encouragement, it's possible to stay determined to 'aim higher' - slowly make changes, and - with a lot of work and personal commitment - get back up. Over time, 'failures' can become life long successes, even with great obstacles! Tough? You bet. A struggle? Definitely. Set backs? Most everyone has set backs, it's a matter of getting back up and trying once again. Easier said than done, and even scary! Keep asking G-d for guidance and strength! (ps Elaine, it's been 8 years since your comments - hope you are out of a sad place now) Reply
Eugina Giovanna Herrera
New York, New York
August 15, 2012
Success
To be a success is not to be a failure
Thank You
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Devora
Rancho Cordova, CA
May 9, 2010
Exploiting a Set Back This thought comes at an especially good time as I fell off my horse 30 April and will be laid up for 4-6 weeks. I will try to turn this very negative experience to a positive spiritual one and get back in touch with Judaism. Reply
Anonymous
EHT., NJ
May 9, 2010
Explotiting a setback I agree with this article 100%. One must have a positive attitude, be focused and aim higher on your plan and never quit! Thank you for posting this article. Reply
Sir. Nethanel Zion Ben-Yahushua
May 9, 2010
Indeed Yet the higher one aims, the more obstacles one finds along the way. Reply
Karin Kruger
Oklahoma City, OK
May 9, 2010
Exploiting a setback It seems to me if one looks at the title that one is getting a a lesson from a setback, making the necessary adjustment and moving forward. I have learned more from setbacks than I ever did from sailing through a situation, be it personal, business or in relationships. The failure comes from giving up and quitting. Reply
Zoraida
Bloomfield, NJ
February 27, 2007
But, What... But what happens if the places I left were not because they were my failures, because I know I didn't leave any failures behind me, but because I made a promise to someone? And in this new place that someone is successful finally and now I am the failure and I am not jealous in fact I am thrilled, excited and happy for that person. And let me tell you there has been much psycho babel to make attempts to infer the contrary into my soul. But, I I always knew they could, I always knew how to get up from mistakes, but I don't know how to get back up from failures, I don't know, honestly, I don't know, I really don't know. Maybe what I need to know is what is the difference between failure and mistakes? You see mistakes always told me I "slipped up" But now I hear that what I thought to be success was failures all along? It's a craze, I tell you, it's a craze in crazy, so how do I walk through it? Sigh, O thank you dear kind listener, thank you and Peace to all Reply
Michal
Passau, Germany
February 25, 2007
failure
A very helpful thought.
Thank you for posting it.
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Elaine
Eatontown, New Jersey/USA
July 6, 2004
It is so true...that it hurts I am agree 100%. It is sad maybe because I am living like this right now, and i can't get out of this. Reply
Inspirational Thank you