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Johnny Cash

You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.

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Johnny Cash is saying that failure should be seen as a useful part of progress, helping you move forward rather than holding you back. He emphasizes acknowledging mistakes without obsessing over them, making sure they don’t consume your mental focus or emotional resources.

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