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Sara Blakely

I think failure is nothing more than life's way of nudging you that you are off course. My attitude to failure is not attached to outcome, but in not trying. It is liberating. Most people attach failure to something not working out or how people perceive

Sara Blakely

Failure

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Sara Blakely views failure as a signal that you need to change direction rather than a negative result. She believes the real problem is not making an effort, and letting go of fear about failing or others' opinions can free you from pressure.

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