A Personal Development Lesson From My Father... If You Never Get Skunked Fishing, You Haven't Learned Anything.

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My father taught me how to fish when I was 5 years old. By the time I was 6, I was fishing in the local ponds on my own. I eagerly would come home on my bike to announce to my dad how many fish I caught. Much to my surprise when I was about 8 or 9, I came home, again to announce how great I did, my father turned to me and said the day you come home skunked is the day I'll be most excited for you.


 "What"? I don't get it. He could see the bewildered look on my face and started to elaborate.

The day will come that you go to the same pond, home to the same fish and you'll get skunked.

One of 2 things will happen, you'll either quit fishing or you will learn something new so you can still catch fish on those days that all your friends are getting skunked. You see son if you want to get better at something you have to push yourself and inevitably some of those things will fail and in this moment of failure you either quit or you push yourself to learn something new to improve your skills. "Wow"

This was a defining moment for me. I owe much of my success I've been able to achieve to my dad and this philosophy. My dad taught me it was OK to fail but it was proof I was improving. From that moment I never saw setbacks, obstacles, rejection or even pain as things to avoid. These became markers on a journey to greatness and should be appreciated, even celebrated.

There are so many real life examples of those who, because of setbacks and obstacles became stronger and ultimately achieved great success.

Les Brown; born in an abandoned garage, given up by his mother at 6 weeks old and labeled "educable mentally retarded" and has gone on to become one of the most successful personal development coaches of our time. Find out more about Les Brown>> http://lesbrown.com/

Lance Armstrong; diagnosed with testicular cancer that spread to his lungs and brain, a less then 50/50 chance of survival. Not only did he survive but he went on to win 7 Tour de France races and is one of the most celebrated athletes of all time. He has raised millions for cancer research through his Lance Armstrong Foundation at http://www.livestrong.org

Wilma Rudolph; was prematurely struck by polio as an infant. She didn't walk normally until the age of 12, but went on to be called the fastest woman on earth. At the 1960 Olympics Rudolph explained it beautifully: "The triumph can't be had without the struggle"

This article is designed to prove to you that circumstance, setback, obstacle, fear or failure could be the very thing that enlightens, emboldens or helps you break through to a new level of success and abundance in your life.

"Success Starts In The Mind" Respectfully George Walters

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About the Author

About George Walters: I'm an Expert Internet Marketing Consultant, Social Marketing, Copywriting, Email Marketing and a Certified Consultant for a private Financial Education company. I'm a Husband, Father, lover of the outdoors, Dog lover, Fishing is my passion http://WhoIsGeorgeWalters.com http://www.empowernetwork.com/gwalters/