Motivational Monday – 11/26

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“Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.”

By: Napoleon Hill

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23 Responses to Motivational Monday – 11/26

  1. Jon Jefferson November 30, 2012 at 11:57 am #

    This reminds me of one I have been seeing lately "It doesn't matter how many times you fall. What matters is getting back up again."

    • Geek Girl December 3, 2012 at 5:51 am #

      Getting back up and trying again… that's the important thing. :)

  2. Jeannette Paladino November 29, 2012 at 10:48 am #

    I like to think that when something doesn't go right, it isn't a failure, it's just another learning experience.

    • Geek Girl December 3, 2012 at 5:50 am #

      Yes! A learning experience. No other way to look at it.

  3. Bethany Lee November 27, 2012 at 9:03 pm #

    That's a good one, since I've failed a lot in life. If I gave up after failing, I would never have gone to college. True story.

    • Geek Girl December 3, 2012 at 5:50 am #

      I have also failed a lot. But I just keep getting back up and trying again. :)

  4. Susan Oakes November 27, 2012 at 4:43 pm #

    Like this quote and to me it isn't just keeping on trying it is also our attitude that makes a big difference as to whether we give up or give it another shot.

    • Geek Girl December 3, 2012 at 5:48 am #

      Attitude is half the battle, isn't it? :)

  5. catarinaalexon November 27, 2012 at 5:12 am #

    Good quote that is so true Cheryl!

    Everybody fails, even Caesar did, and he even managed to get murdered:-)

    The important thing is that we don't remain on the side of the road but get back on track again…

  6. JeriWB November 26, 2012 at 9:28 pm #

    As one who suffers from perfectionism and an overly analytical nature, I welcome these quotes so much.

    • Geek Girl December 3, 2012 at 5:47 am #

      So glad you like them. :)

  7. Elizabeth Scott November 26, 2012 at 3:44 pm #

    What a fitting quote to start the week. It is a reminder that we are not the only ones who stumble. It takes a strong person to get back up and keep moving. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • Geek Girl November 26, 2012 at 8:37 pm #

      Everyone makes mistakes. We just have to learn and rise above them :)

  8. A.K.Andrew November 26, 2012 at 1:10 pm #

    Great quote for the start of the week – it's hard to remember that you can keep on keeping on. it doesn't have to be the same exact project either to have the same results. More than one way to skin a cat, is one I like to keep in mind when things haven't quote worked out as I expected them to. Thanks Cherryl.

    • Geek Girl November 26, 2012 at 8:36 pm #

      I love that – more than one way to skin a cat. If something doesn\’t work the way you thought it would the first time, try it again and change it up a bit. Kinda sounds like this blog, doesn\’t it? LOL

  9. Bindhurani November 26, 2012 at 12:09 pm #

    Thanks for the wonderful quote. I was thinking about doing a blog give away. A little scared of not being successful…After reading this one, sure, I am going to try my second blog give away.

    • Geek Girl November 26, 2012 at 8:31 pm #

      You go for it! I am sure it will be a success. :)

  10. findingourwaynow November 26, 2012 at 10:43 am #

    Fear can be such a downer, can't it? I agree with both of you, if we never try we never know what's really possible. :-)

    • Geek Girl November 26, 2012 at 11:55 am #

      The other thing I have learned is that you can try something new with a friend at your side. Less scary that way. :)

      • findingourwaynow November 26, 2012 at 12:31 pm #

        So very true. :-) ))

  11. Gina November 26, 2012 at 8:59 am #

    Agreed. i think the precursor to that quote, at least for me, is don't be afraid to try. :) Happy Monday!

    • Geek Girl November 26, 2012 at 10:41 am #

      I understand. That was me not that many years ago. Nothing ventured, nothing gained is the moto now. :)

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