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What does it mean?
Optimism and perseverance are encouraged; failure is a chance to rise again.
In plain terms
Believe we can succeed; if you fall, stand up and try more.
What can you take from it?
Treat setbacks as opportunities to come back stronger.

Where it applies

  • career setbacks
  • sports injuries
  • personal goals

Putting it to work

  • set incremental goals
  • reflect on lessons learned

Questions to consider

  • How do you define 'coming back'?
  • What resources help you recover from failure?

Another view

Overly simplistic; not all failures are easily overcome.

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