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November 13, 2023 37 mins

Ever wondered what distinguishes successful entrepreneurs from those who falter? What if the key to remarkable success lies in a willingness to fail, and to learn from it? In this episode, we take you on a journey through the defeats and victories of some little-known, and some surprising, entrepreneurial figures, unearthing precious insights on how failure and success are intimately intertwined.  We delve into the lessons failure can teach us and how to pivot from it positively. After listening, you may want to shift your perspective about the roadblocks you face, to see them not as a deterrents but as interesting detours on the road to success.

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By the end of this episode, you'll learn: 

  • How perseverance can pay off... big time. 
  • We don't always know the struggles that came before someone's success.
  • Why you shouldn't immediately judge an unexpected outcome as a failure.
  • Lessons learned from painful comebacks so you don't make the same mistakes.

Just a few of the many key points Lori and Nola are sharing in this episode:

11:02  The story of the struggling girl who got fired and came out on top.
17:49  This entertainer said the wrong thing at the wrong time and shares her refreshing perspective about that big snafu.
27:35 What Nola and Lori have learned from failures.
35:45 Lessons Tim Ferris learned about failure and success.
... and more fascinating stories of setbacks turned comebacks. 

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