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“Success is the sum of your attempts”
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What It Means
Failed attempts aren't wasted effort - they're building blocks that contribute to eventual success
Why It Matters
Reframes failure as part of the success process rather than setback
When It's True
When you learn from each attempt and apply lessons to future efforts
When It's Risky
If you don't actually learn from failures or keep repeating same mistakes
How to Apply
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Document lessons from each failed attempt
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Look for patterns across multiple attempts
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View current struggles as building blocks for future success
Example Scenario
“Flow founders had two failed health apps before building the successful period tracking app - those failures taught them market selection and product development skills”