Next time you find disappointment and failure staring at you, think like Lincoln, says Prakash Iyer, Executive Coach, MD, Kimberly Clark-Lever.
Are you one of those bright-eyed young people hoping to join a B-school and get an MBA?
Your mind is probably a melting pot right now, filled with dreams of becoming a successful manager, the anxiety of preparing for the admission process and the fear of failure.
If you are looking for inspiration, look no further than the 16th President of the USA: Abraham Lincoln.
He wasn't an MBA. In fact, he failed in his attempt at running a business. But Lincoln's life is a terrific story of never letting failure come in the way of realising your goals.
You probably know of Lincoln as a great President. But do you know of the several failures he endured before getting there?
Lincoln tried to get into Law school, but failed. He borrowed money to start a business, and went bankrupt. He got fired from his job. He lost eight different elections. But none of this deterred him. He kept trying, kept doing his best. And finally became one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen.
Next time you find disappointment and failure staring at you, think like Lincoln. His life and his words of wisdom could be excellent allies as you prepare for the MBA. Here are four quotes from Lincoln, worth remembering.
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