Men's best successes come after their disappointments.

That's a quote from Howard Ward Beecher. He was a 19th century clergy man and philosopher.

Of course, that quote is applicable to all people.

Both men and women can fit into that assertion.

Think about it deeply though.

When I look back on my life, I realize that any real progress happens consistently after disappointment.

Its kinda funny, but, the bigger the disappointment- the bigger the progress.

Why?

I'm not sure.

I think part of the answer lies in the fact that results don't lie.

When I am faced with a result that really sucks, and I am willing to act like a grown up (very rare hahaha), that means I will take responsibility for the results that are happening. And, if there are strong emotions attached to whatever result I am confronting, my motivation increases ten fold to make things right and to move on to better things.

I think that experiencing failure and disappointment provides a humilty that is probably lacking, and the accurate and real feedback that is necessary to succeed for the next attempt at success.

Very interesting quote. Very true.