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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

Mindset Lesson of the Day by Enrique Iglesias: “My biggest successes have come thanks to my...” — What can the global pop star’s wisdom teach us about failure, resilience, self-growth, emotional strength, setbacks and finding greater strength after life’s challenges?

Mindset Lesson of the Day by Enrique Iglesias: Finding Strength Through Failure and Growth - Enrique Iglesias’ quote connects failure with the kind of learning that is often difficult to see while it is happening. He describes the immediate sadness of getting something wrong, followed by the perspective that can come with time. The point is not that failure feels good. It is that setbacks can reveal weaknesses, change expectations and force people to reconsider what they are doing.

That experience is familiar far beyond music. A relationship may end despite someone's efforts, a job application may be rejected, or a decision may turn out differently than expected. People often show the result to others while keeping the disappointment private. Iglesias’ observation suggests that what happens after the setback can matter as much as the setback itself.

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