Reflecting on my past, there are many things I would say I did wrong or quit just because they didn't go my way. Looking back, I'm 100% sure I could have excelled at any of those endeavors. This feeling of regret haunted me from time to time, even for minor goals. Whether it was quitting the guitar after three weeks or stopping soccer because someone progressed faster, I viewed these instances as failures. Two lessons I've learned from setbacks and failed missions are that quitting is not an option, and failure is not the end. There is always something to learn. For instance, when you look at your past and contemplate things you did wrong or failed in, you realize you wouldn't approach them the same way again. It's about your mindset and how you perceive the situation, no matter how bad it is. Not trying again or trying harder is often linked to regret. You never want to think, "What would've happened if I never gave up?" There is a difference between a door shutting on you and shutting one. Keep in mind that successful people at the top, be it entrepreneurs or in corporate roles, didn't get there by accident and certainly not on their first try. Everyone hears about their first big win, but nobody talks about the losses along the way.

Now that I've shared some minor struggles, you've probably thought about your own failures or struggles. I'd like to share what helped me push through failure — becoming a person comfortable in the uncomfortable. I know you've heard it a hundred times in motivational videos — the famous "get out of your comfort zone" speech. But that's not what I mean. Become someone happy solving problems. Having no problems along the way means it's not really hard to achieve, and if your goal isn't challenging, it's not of great value. So, the next time a problem occurs, where you see you miscalculated or had a terrible meeting, tell yourself, "Good." Now, here is a challenge — how am I going to fix it? Keep self-reflecting and hold yourself accountable for your actions.

I hope I've provided insightful information to help you in your current situation. Take time to think about the last couple of talking points and use them effectively. Extract the pieces that are most valuable to you and build your mindset.

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