Setbacks are part of the journey.
Whether you’re blogging, building a business, or chasing any goal, they’ll show up.
Sometimes you’ll miss the mark.
Sometimes you’ll make mistakes.
And yes, sometimes you’ll fail.
BUT don’t lose heart. Every success story comes with its own share of defeats and struggles.
Think about J.K. Rowling. Think about PewDiePie. Even Vincent Van Gogh said, “Success is sometimes the outcome of a whole string of failures.”
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Success means little when people reach their dreams without effort or growth.
Picture it like this. Many of us dream of living in a mansion, a villa, or maybe even a palace. But if someone wins the lottery and buys a mansion, does that count as success? No.
In fact, easy wealth rarely lasts.
Without lessons from setbacks, without the growth that comes from trying, and without the wisdom earned over time, that money won’t last.
There’s a good chance the person who wins the lottery will spend the money on things that don’t make more money. And before long, it will be gone.
If you experience setbacks, feel positive instead.
The universe is shaping you into someone wiser and stronger, an unbeatable person. It is teaching you how to make whatever you touch grow and last.
Sometimes it also leads you to a greener pasture, and to me, that’s the best part. A redirection.
As I write this, I’m not at the place I dream of yet. But my recent redirection has led me to the path I want, the path I need, and a path that feels far better. Let me share why.
Back when I was starting to learn blogging, I focused on becoming good at SEO. I chose SEO because it’s key to passive income, the kind of income that lets you enjoy a higher level of freedom. With it, you can travel and spend more time with family anytime and anywhere you want.
Today, my goals are the same, but SEO is no longer the main key. What changed it? The Google updates that crushed my site.
That failure made me realize the importance of human connection, especially in blogging. When your audience can connect with you and trust you, they’ll visit your blog again and again. They’ll talk with you. You’ll never have to worry about algorithms killing your site’s traffic overnight.
The thing is, connection is what I actually need. That’s what every blogger needs.
Because blogging can get lonely. You can work day and night without speaking to anyone. Connection makes it lighter, more meaningful, and a whole lot more rewarding.
The point I’m making is this.
If you can see problems as chances to grow, and failures as lessons, you’re already building a growth mindset. That’s the mindset that turns setbacks into advantages.
With it, you become unstoppable, not only in blogging and in business but in every part of life. The successful people I admire most share this mindset, and it’s the one I’m building too.
Having a growth mindset has helped me stay focused and keep moving toward my goals. But it’s not the only thing that helps me. You can check out the others in my blog post, “How I Survived Blogging Alone for Years and How You Can Too.”
Now, here’s my next tip: “The Importance of Spiritual Inspiration for Staying Strong in Your Blogging Journey.”
Before you go, let me introduce myself. I’m Eljon, the author of Explore to Thrive. In this blog, I share my ideas, experiences, and knowledge to help and connect with like minded people. I write about travel, spirituality, and online business. You can learn more about me on my home page, and you can also subscribe to my newsletter to follow my journey.
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See you there, and thanks for reading.
