Failure

Week 2
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Thomas Edison, America’s greatest inventor, most notably of the electric light

Translation for Adults
America’s greatest inventor is probably also America’s greatest failure. Maybe no one ever faced and fought through more failures on the way to success than Thomas Edison, which makes him a great role model, and not as an inventor. He never gave up because he knew that was
real failure; that was the end of the road toward whatever goal you are pursuing. Thomas Edison had 1,999 failed experiments before he invented the electric light, but he didn’t stop there: the 2,000th time was the charm. There is no stopping when you are striving toward a goal because you may be closer to success than you think.


Translation for Kids
Thomas Edison was a great inventor. He invented the electric light. He had to try and fail 1,999 times before he succeeded. He never gave up. If you stop, then you will never reach your goals. It takes years of practice, training and discipline to earn your Black Belt. You will have some setbacks along the way. You are also learning the Black Belt spirit. You will keep trying because Black Belt is your goal. You can’t stop after working so hard. Your goal of Black Belt is within reach. Don’t let any failures stop you from succeeding.

For discussion.
1. What can you do today that took a long time to achieve?
2. Did you ever feel like quitting before you reachedyour goal?