Lou Ludwig often publishes inspirational quotes on his blog, and this one by Clement Stone lies at the heart of Free Enterprise.
Inspirational Power Quote
Your Attitude Determines Your Outcome
"Like success, failure is many things to many people.
With a positive mental attitude, failure is a learning experience, a rung on the ladder, a plateau at which to get
your thoughts in order and prepare to try again."
W. Clement Stone, entrepreneur
As I see it. . . . . . . .
How you view your world through the eyes of your attitude will determine how and what you see.

Steve,
I agree ! I was told early in the Real Estate Business years ago that the job requires 10% ability and 90% attitude. Everything is Fantastic!
Steve,
Even though at the time of a failure or whatever, it certainly isn't enjoyable...but there should always be a lesson and that is always a plus.
Steve,
Keep it going. You sound like you have a great attitude. :)
Steve
Lori,
It is the lesson in the failure that's the real value. :)
Steve
Great quote - Here is another one from Thomas Edison "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
Steve - Thanks for sharing the quote. I love the ladder concept.
Ryan,
I've heard that quote from Edison - really speaks to persisitence. :)
Steve
Karl,
That is a very visual way of looking at progress and accomplishment. :)
Steve
I completely agree- thanks for re-posting. I have really been encouraged by the inspirational blogs here on AR as of late. I don't know what happened- but I went into a funk a week or two ago and got down about the market, my situation, etc.. and coming to AR and reading the motivational blogs and writing them myself has really helped me stop whining and start taking action!
Thanks again for sharing!
Kind Regards, Nicole Weidauer
The Egerer & Weidauer Team, Keller Williams Realty North Seattle
Hi Steve
Thank you for reposting my blog, you have some great comments
Lou Ludwig
Lou,
You're welcome. It really fit our Free Enterprise group. :)
Steve
Nicole,
Keep your spirits up. You may just have been suffering from all of the campaign messages. That's behind us. :)
Steve
I, too, like the ladder concept - one rung at a time! Failures help us to learn and to become stronger. And, yes, attitude is everything!
Lisa,
Failures have their place because they halp us learn and improve along the way. :)
Steve