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To err is human. It's human to fail. But what does failing really mean anyways? To me, there is no such thing as failing. To me, failing is equivalent of learning experiences. "I have not failed, I've just found 10.000 ways that don't work". This quote by Thomas Edison represent how we all should interpret the word failure. Learning. To succeed, you definitely have to "fail" on a small or large scale first. Remember, learning to walk takes a lot of falling down for humans. But we keep falling, hurting ourselves because our instinct says we have to make it. There is no other way. So why don't we apply this mindset to our daily life? It would free us from so much inner stress and the feeling of external pressure. We believe we have to be perfect from the very first time we do something new. It's impossible! How is that even possible? When you've never done it before? Everyone knows that you have to practice to get good at something. But why don't we focus more on the journey than on the end goals? There is something wrong with those cultures who do not appreciate, value and accept the failure and flaws of people and companies. This is how people and companies grow and develop. There is no way around that.
"The only time you fail is when you give up". I can agree on that quote.

Apr 13, 2019

Foundational Inspiration

I’d like to share with you some content I love going back to whenever I feel stuck, unfocused or frustrated. Perhaps you might find some inspiration in my motivational resources too. I’m sure many of you are familiar with this already.

Listening to podcasts, books or videos from Tim Ferriss, Oprah, Larry King, Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Gary Vaynerchuck is always a safe bet - these people reminds me of who I am and where I want to be therefore easily put me back on track. Two books I always have in mind are “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek and “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown

But below are two videos that never goes out of date and has been essential to me start going after what I really want.

Video nr 1 Casey Video “You Can’t”

This video is for everybody that has been told that “they couldn’t do something just because.” I grew up in an environment where doing what I truly wanted as a grown up never seemed like an option. I was filled up with doubt in the life of becoming an adolescence cause I though I had to settle down with a life I didn’t wanted and that the only possibilities were either becoming a doctor, nurse, lawyer, journalist or teacher or firefighter or policeman. I had no one to look to for inspiration. Being an entrepreneur was an unfamiliar concept. No one once mentioned to me that I actually can create my reality, I can make my life just the way I want it. But deep within I knew that there had to be more, I wanted to be my own brand. I wanted to create a life around me and my passion but I didn’t know how. And it took me 29 years to figure it and dare going for it. I wonder what would happen if someone at a young age presented to me the concept of entrepreneurship. Anyhow, watch this and be inspired.

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