Nothing teaches like failure. When you drop the ball, let down a friend, fail to pay a bill on time, these are painful lessons in life. The idea is to learn from them, which requires both humility and optimism. And resilience!
In the cult movie classic, Barfly, actor Mickey Rourke lays down the law: “Endurance! It’s more important than truth!” Depicting author Charles Bukowski, this complex character reminds us that just showing up really is half the battle.
What you do next is the entire other half, and it always matters. Whether you’re an intern, a sales director or the head of HR, your actions help define the organization you represent. That’s especially true for the C-Suite, who must lead by example for any real shot at enduring success.
About Eric Kavanagh
Career media professional who designs and manages an array of Web-based research and media products, including: The Briefing Room, World Matters, Hot Technologies; as well as DM Radio & InsideAnalysis which are both now broadcast coast-to-coast in 25+ markets, reaching upwards of 1 million listeners per episode. Recognized as a luminary in the field of Big Data. Recognized by Techopedia and Big Data Republic as one of the top experts to follow on Twitter