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Introduction Succeeding with the Power of Failure

Only he who does nothing makes no mistakes.

—French Proverb1

Would you like to be successful throughout the remainder of your life? Would you like to enjoy meaningful success where you learn, grow, and contribute in significant ways; where your life is full, counts for something, and makes a difference? If your answer is “yes,” then you must fail. There is no exception to this rule. Significant success requires failure, but failure must be regarded in a whole new light. That is what this book is about—how to use the Power of Failure to Succeed.

Failure is one of the most dreaded words in the English language. The very idea of failing is enough to stop most people in their tracks. It can cause ...

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