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Failure Often Precedes Success - August Felker - Founder and CEO of Oberle Risk Strategies

Jul 2, 2024
August Felker, founder of Oberle Risk Strategies, shares insights on his childhood defining moments, mentorship, college experiences as a camp counselor, leadership lessons, and the power of resilience in the face of failures. His journey from sales challenges to entrepreneurship, learning from selling acquired businesses, and the surprising aspects of his life are discussed in an engaging and inspiring conversation.
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  • Consistent effort and perseverance are key to achieving success, focusing on daily activities rather than outcomes.
  • Learning from past experiences, including failures, is essential for continuous growth and development.

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Motivation to Focus on Inputs

Emphasizing the importance of focusing on daily activities rather than outcomes, the speaker reflects on the significance of consistent effort. By setting a goal of making a certain number of goal calls each day, irrespective of the outcome, the speaker learned the value of perseverance and optimism in achieving success.

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