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Don’t Give Up {Growth Mindset Inspiration from Famous Failures}

August 8, 2018 By Deb Chitwood 16 Comments

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Whether you have a tendency to give up before you start or just give up … don’t. Some of most successful people are the best inspiration when it comes to overcoming fear of failure and overcoming discouragement because of failure. Famous failures can give inspiration to both kids and adults. Don’t give up!Don’t Give Up {Growth Mindset Inspiration from Famous Failures}

Images in famous failures collage:

Lucille Ball, The Beatles, Ulysses S. Grant,

Michael Jordan, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney,

Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Oprah Winfrey,

Steve Jobs, Eminem, Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links (at no cost to you).

Inspiration from Michael Jordan

Even though this video is a commercial, the message is awesome.

“Michael Jordan ‘Failure’ Nike Commercial”

Inspiration from Other “Famous Failures” Videos

Need some inspiration? You’ll find lots of it in these famous failures videos!

“Famous Failures”Videos


Growth Mindset Resources

Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}You’ll find lots of inspiring- and character-building songs in my free growth mindset songs for kids post.

Mistakes That Worked

Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be has lots of growth mindset inspiration for kids ages 8-12.

Big Life Journal

Big Life Journal site has lots and lots of amazing growth mindset resources for a variety of ages.

  • Famous Failures KitThe Famous Failures Kit is a PDF with:
  • 10 worksheets with stories of famous people who experienced failure/struggle
  • A reflection page for each story
  • A list of successful people for further learning
  • A companion template worksheet which can be used by the child to capture the learnings from the previous list

Best Growth Mindset Quotes for Kids and Adults

You’ll find lots of inspiring quotes and word-art freebies in my best growth mindset quotes for kids and adults.

Growth Mindset Books for Kids

Growth Mindset Products for Kids and Adults

What helps you overcome fear of failure? What helps you to not give up?

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  1. sheila says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:25 am

    I don’t give up very easily at all. It helps me to understand that tomorrow is another day. It is what it is and thoughts and circumstances may change along with time.

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    • Deb says

      September 9, 2011 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, Sheila! That’s a great way to look at things! I also like to think that everything happens for a reason and ultimately whatever happened will be for the best. 🙂

      Reply
  2. sheila says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:26 am

    love the video on famous failures! I’m going to link you up on my zen blog

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    • Deb says

      September 9, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      I really love that video, too! Thanks so much for linking to me! Have a great weekend! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura Hutchison says

    September 9, 2011 at 6:19 am

    LOVE the Gretzky quote! I’m visiting you from the Mom Loop Friday Follow and, as a previous figure skater, finding your blog fun & interesting! Ahh, the memories!

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    • Deb says

      September 9, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Laura! That’s one of my favorite quotes. It’s great to meet you … how fun that you were a figure skater! I’m off to visit your blog now! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Grady Pruitt says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Failure seems to be a common theme among the successful. Fail your way to success! Be like Thomas Edison, and say “I didn’t fail, I just found one more way it doesn’t work.”

    Thanks for sharing! Loved both of the videos.

    Reply
    • Deb says

      September 11, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks for your kind comment, Grady! And thanks for sharing that awesome quote from Thomas Edison! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kirsty says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Great post. I love that you’ve stated giving up because of fear not just the fear of failure.

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    • Deb says

      September 12, 2011 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks, Kirsty! It’s too bad there are so many excuses that make it easy to give up. I love having the examples of so many “famous failures” that make it easier to keep on keeping on.

      Reply
  6. Lauren says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:46 am

    Encouragement from my husband, family, friends, church, God’s word – falling on my face before his throne is what keeps me from throwing in the towel!

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    • Deb says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks for your comment, Lauren! I feel the same way! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jamie ( says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Loved that last video. Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Deb says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks,Jamie! Isn’t that great?! I can’t see it enough times! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Pamela says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    There’s a chorus we used to sing…Don’t give up on the brink of a miracle. Don’t give up, God is still on the throne.” My daughter sang it, “Don’t give up, God is still on the phone.” Giving up colors your life in drab colors.

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    • Deb says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks, Pamela! I love that … and your daughter’s version is awesome and so true! 🙂

      Reply

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