Let’s face it, losing isn’t fun. Nobody likes to spend countless hours on something that involves a 50% chance of failing. But Beth Comstock feels that it just might be the most important thing that’ll lead you to success.
But you need to get used to it. Here’s how.
Step 1. Take defeat as a challenge.
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Step 2. Don’t stop. Be passionate. Be optimistic.
"Changes happen when you give yourself permission to imagine a better future — and then you make it happen." -Beth Comstock #INBOUND18
— INBOUND Event (@INBOUND) September 5, 2018
Keep telling your story until you get tired of it. That’s when people start listening. – @bethcomstock #INBOUND18 pic.twitter.com/TEPTjLVSTP
— Simmi Dhaliwal (@simmidhaliwal55) September 5, 2018
Step 3. Get used to taking risks. You can’t expect to win without the odds of failing too.
.@bethcomstock, Vice Chair of #Innovation at @GeneralElectric, at #INBOUND18:
If #failure isn't an option, then neither is #success. What's a risk you will give yourself permission to take? pic.twitter.com/TvDQ7q9xlM
— Steve Kelly (@sdk002) September 5, 2018
Step 4. Permit yourself to be great. What exactly is holding you back? You don’t have to wait for someone else to remind you of what you’re capable of.
"Give yourself permission to go after what's holding you back." – @bethcomstock former CMO at GE #changemaking #INBOUND18 pic.twitter.com/QzhREHKQDj
— Ashley (@aryall) September 5, 2018
"Who are you waiting for to tell you it’s okay? Your boss? Your mother? Yoda?" -Beth Comstock #INBOUND18
— INBOUND Event (@INBOUND) September 5, 2018
Step 5. Take some kickboxing lessons!
We love the #kickboxing session from @bethcomstock’s session at #Inbound18. So inspiring! @Nicole_Sengers @darrenleishman pic.twitter.com/GBHQLpwJJi
— Spitfire Inbound (@SpitfireInbound) September 5, 2018
Okay, this is not a must.
Step 6. Embrace what makes you different.
"Imagine different, do different, be different." -Beth Comstock #INBOUND18
— INBOUND Event (@INBOUND) September 5, 2018
Remember that you’ll fail. Accept it. Because once you do, you’ll see a clear path to success.
"You will fail, but you will learn. That opens up a path for success." -Beth Comstock #INBOUND18
— INBOUND Event (@INBOUND) September 5, 2018
So that’s it, some really great advice there to make sure we aren’t afraid to fail.
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