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139 - I Just Missed It

Summary:

Mark Quinn discusses the fear of failure and the importance of not giving up when faced with setbacks. He shares a quote from Thomas Edison, highlighting that many failures in life occur because people give up right before they reach success. Mark emphasizes the need to overcome fear and not let the perception of time dictate failure. He uses the example of Milton Hershey, the founder of Hershey's Chocolate, who faced multiple failures before achieving success. Mark concludes by encouraging listeners to take the next step and reminding them that success may be just one more step away.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Fear of failure can lead to giving up right before reaching success.
  2. Overcoming fear and not letting the perception of time dictate failure is crucial.
  3. Milton Hershey's path to success was filled with failures, but he didn't give up.
  4. Success may be just one more step away if you keep going.

Quotes:

  • "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison
  • "Do not allow fear and your perception of time to dictate your failure. Success just may be one more step if you had only taken it."
  • "Slow and steady wins the race."

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