Quote by Sara Blakely

I failed the LSAT. Basically, if I had not failed, I'd have been a lawyer and there would be no Spanx. I think failure is nothing more than life's way of nudging you that you are off course. My attitude to failure is not attached to outcome, but in not trying. It is liberating.

I failed the LSAT. Basically, if I had not failed, I'd have

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective that failure is not a setback but rather a redirection in life. The individual reflects on their own experience, explaining that had they not failed the LSAT, they would have become a lawyer and likely never pursued creating Spanx. They view failure as a sign that they were veering off their intended path and believe that the true failure lies in not trying at all. Ultimately, this outlook on failure is seen as liberating rather than disheartening, emphasizing the value of taking risks and learning from setbacks.

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Attitude

By Sara Blakely

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