Andromeda DavisAsk any entrepreneur about their success and they are likely to first tell you that their success would have never come about had it not been for the failures that happened first. Sometimes these failures send them in a completely new direction they would have never considered otherwise.
Thomas Edison, one of America’s greatest inventors and the man who invented the light bulb, electric power generation, motion pictures, sound recording and more – actually invented the phonograph (record player/turntable) completely by accident. He was working on something else at the time! He has some of the best quotes ever on turning failure into success.
“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.”
– Thomas A. Edison
Success isn’t a single move, but many tiny steps toward progress.
“A jug fills drop by drop.”
– Buddha
How the zodiac affects your approach to success
Your personality traits play a key role in having the correct temperament towards success. The zodiac equips some people with the necessary natural inclinations to be able to learn from failure.
However, just because these particular signs naturally have these attributes, it by no means determines that these are the only signs that can be successful.
All signs are equipped with what they need to be successful. The main take away here is that we all need to learn by our mistakes. We need to be willing to accept failure as a common and necessary ingredient on the road to success.
1. Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Aquarius are ever-inquisitive and love to learn. Failure actually excites them, because they know it will bring new valuable insight. Failure only inspires them to look in new directions and come up with even more innovations. They literally thrive on failure!
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
– Thomas A. Edison
2. Libra (September 23-October 22)
Libra don’t necessarily see things in terms of failure or success, but rather as a multitude of possibilities. They see failure more along the lines of a factor serving as an impetus for change. They almost unequivocally view change as an agent of improvement. They don’t view success as a destination but as a journey, and see failure as points of illumination along the way.
“it is better to travel well than to arrive.”
– Buddha
3. Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Gemini’s key secret weapon to success is their flexibility and lack of emotional attachment. Every time they fail, their adaptability allows them to go full speed in new directions without looking back, as well as, without punishing themselves over something that didn’t work out. Instead, Gemini learns, grows and moves forward.
“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
– Thomas A. Edison
4. Taurus (April 20-May 20
Taurus succeeds through sheer determination and will – they make things happen. Before they begin something, they are sure and certain, giving the task 100% commitment. They have the patience to see things through, no matter the ups and downs. Taurus never folds in the face of failure – they’re just too stubborn! They believe hard work wins the day.
“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense.”
– Thomas A. Edison
5. Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Scorpios are brave and have no fear, taking whatever risks necessary to succeed. Highly self-reliant, when Scorpios set their mind to something, they attack it with such intensity, nothing can dissuade them – not even failure. Few signs of the zodiac can match Scorpio in terms of tenacity. Due to their finally-tuned intuitive abilities, Scorpios easily sense when failures are only temporary setbacks.
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”
– Buddha
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