The pursuit of success in any field is often riddled with setbacks and obstacles, and many of the world’s great business leaders failed many times before finding themselves on a fortuitous path to glory. It’s no secret that plenty of well-planned endeavors fall apart mid-flight due to forces beyond one’s control. And yet, many underestimate the power of failure as a teacher, as setbacks often serve as stepping stones on the continuous path to success.
Rather than get stalled by perceived failures, here are three tips on overcoming disappointment and instead of making them a positive part of your story from
Propelify Innovation Festival’s speaker lineup.
Angelo Stracquatanio III, CEO and Founder Apprentice.io
“Grieving is healthy, and as entrepreneurs we all have different approaches and timelines for processing disappointment. Having the self-awareness to recognize and allow yourself a grieving period is crucial because it allows you to process the setback and move on once its over. It’s also key to focus on using the information you learned during this period to adapt your plan going forward. My best plans have come out of brutally difficult periods, and I realized that if I allowed myself the time to process the information in my own unique way that I could better see the path forward. Recognizing your humanity and the need to emotionally process will set yourself up for those moments of entrepreneurial genius.”
Lora Haddock DiCarlo, Founder and CEO of Lora DiCarlo
“I once met an investor and entrepreneur who told me, ‘Growth breaks things, Lora.’ They were right. Transformation does not happen inside of complacency and comfort. If you want to create great change, you have to be willing to operate outside of your comfort zone. You have to be willing to take big risks for big rewards.”
By Aaron Price
