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Salesforce coding lessons for the 99%
I’ll never forget the advice someone once told me early on in my career:
That was news to me. I was never a smart dude. But what he said next really blew my mind:
Whoah. That one forever left an imprint on my soul.
I remember this literally every time I am defeated. It’s my secret sauce for success, I believe it 100%.
Let me give you an example. Let’s say you’re applying for jobs and you get rejected ten times in a row. At this point, no one would blame you if you put your head down and started feeling sorry for yourself. Most normal people would.
But remember, you’re in control of your attitude. That means keeping your head high and not giving up. It means your failures weren’t failures – they were lessons. It means you must have the humility to accept the things you cannot change (your past failures), and the courage to change the things you can (your next attempt).
Think about this the next time you fail. Whether it’s a failed certification, a job, or a project. You’ll be surprised how a small change in thinking can have a big effect on your life.
I’m going through a few of these failures myself. But don’t feel sorry for me – I’m learning!
David
What a great article to read on a morning like this. This is a good reminder when work and life stress starts to pin one down. We can make the choice to keep on moving forward.
TRUE as always :)
Great advice David!
Thanks!
Agreed. I am planning a big step too and I think I read your post when I know I will need it the most.
Good luck AJ!
This is 100% true. I heard somebody once say there is a difference between a winner and a champion. It is easy to be classified as a winner when you have never experienced a loss. A CHAMPION has experienced defeat but gets “back up”. Along the same lines I’ve heard, if you “fall down, fall on your back, because if you can look up, you can get up”. It is all about attitude. Failure is a step/process in the evolution of success. Keep spreading the good word!
So true!
It is really true!
Absolutely…so true.
I can totally relate to your post, it’s an everyday story – rejection at job application,a new business idea, a logic attempt in my org – list goes on and on..
For me, If I haven’t achieved something I’m really trying for then my
attitude = At-It-Dude :-)
Good to be reminded of this. I know this to be true, but it is so hard to apply this in the moments it happens. So I allow myself small time to feel sorry for myself and then pull out of it :)
Failure is always my best mentor. I never achieved anything in my life without failure and I am absolutely ok with that. After first failure, I always feel more confident.
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You are never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You are never gonna keep me down
I never lose. Either I win or I learn.
C. McGregor
Oh my goodness a Conor McGregor quote? SWEET!!!!
That’s why when come to hiring, attitude is more important than skill, although you need to have basic skill to fill the right role
Ive nailed all of my interviews, just because Im confident, I smile and interact with people.
Companies do not like introverted or non-social people in their teams.
ofcoz!! I agree with you David …I have had this myself, but I held my head high and started again. What matters is your attitude towards your life and failures and not the attitude of the people around you… Keep going and thats what matters ultimately :)
I’d say Failure is the best teacher in my entire career…
Great attitude Saif! =)