If you ever feel like giving up on something, think about Japanese figure skater Mao Asada. She is the gutsy teen who took a fall very early in her long program, but went on to win the gold medal at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships.
Her opening jump didn't get into the air, and she went sliding into the boards that line the edge of the rink. She picked herself up and went on to perform a fantastic program.
She didn't let the mistake rattle her or shake her confidence.
She just kept going.
The lesson is simple: If you fall down (figuratively, and of course, literally), get up and keep going! If she could pick herself up and continue in front of thousands of people -- and with a world title on the line -- so can you!
Thanks for the encouragement. Everyone can certainly use it.
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