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Abraham Lincoln’s Success Secret

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Abraham Lincoln
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.” – Abe Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln’s Track Record:

  • Lost job in 1832.
  • Defeated for state legislature in 1832.
  • Failed in business in 1833.
  • Elected to state legislature in 1834.
  • Sweetheart died in 1835.
  • Had nervous breakdown in 1836.
  • Defeated for Speaker in 1838.
  • Defeated for nomination for Congress in 1843.
  • Elected to Congress in 1846.
  • Lost renomination in 1848.
  • Rejected for land officer in 1849.
  • Defeated for U.S. Senate in 1854.
  • Defeated for nomination for Vice President in 1856.
  • Again defeated for U.S. Senate in 1858.
  • Elected President in 1860.

Action Summary:

  • It doesn’t matter how many times you fail.
  • What matters is how quickly you stand up after falling down.
  • The most important factor to success is: making up your own mind and being confident that one day – you’ll reach your goals.

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