Befriending Failure
Ryan Leak
Once you have the framework for realizing what dreams to pursue and the game plan to start working toward your aspirations , you , my friend , are ready to start chasing failure . And in the process , you ’ ll find successes , you ’ ll find innovations , you ’ ll find fulfillment , you ’ ll find challenges . You ’ ll find friendships . And you ’ ll find your dreams evolving . My dream to join the NBA shifted . And while I still play basketball and have come closer to beating my friend who used to be in the NBA , I began to set my sights on other dreams as I grew and realized my purpose on earth could be better fulfilled by speaking to people . My dreams now include inspiring people to live their best lives and to go after their dreams , helping companies win in a way that doesn ’ t sacrifice relationships but instead builds them up , being the best husband to my amazing wife , and making sure I ’ m the world ’ s best dad to my kiddos . I fail at these things every day . But in setting my standards as high as possible and , in doing so , setting
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