‘The Opposite Of Success Is Not Failure, It’s Apathy’

‘The Opposite Of Success Is Not Failure, It’s Apathy’

We all want to be successful, but sometimes the fear of failure prevents us from trying new things. As Dr. Jason Fox points out, that makes us apathetic, which doesn’t get us anywhere.

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While Fox’s speech over on ClarkMorgan is filled with all kinds of corporate speak, his idea in the above quote is useful for all of us. Failure is a necessary component on the way to success. If you’re not failing, then chances are you’re just sitting around doing nothing.

When Managing Change, Focus on Progress, Not Goals [ClarkMorgan via 99U]


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