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Blessing by Way of Failure

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Michael Foster
Oct 02, 2024
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When someone says something isn’t possible, I listen. It’s foolish not to hear out their reasoning—they may be saving you a lot of heartache.

That being said, I’ve learned that when people say “not possible,” what they often really mean is, “that would be incredibly hard and painful.” Sure, but it’s still possible.

Life should be lived in a cycle of rigor…

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