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Learning From Failure – Lessons in Entrepreneurship

By Michelle Shaeffer | 5 Comments

Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, is an awesome example of entrepreneurship. You can read her story here: http://www.spanx.com/corp/index.jsp?page=sarasStory&clickId=sarasstory_aboutsara_text

“If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down.” ~Mary Pickford

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  1. Maureen Wielansky says

    September 26, 2010 at 9:30 am

    Michelle:

    Wow, what a great reminder, I think it is time to start pushing myself to the realm of what makes me different.

    Great post!

    Reply
    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      September 28, 2010 at 3:49 am

      Thanks, Maureen. And go for it!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:13 am

    Great post.

    Julie
    LifeSpace Entrepreneurship

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    • Michelle Shaeffer says

      November 12, 2010 at 9:30 am

      Thanks, Julie.

      Reply

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