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Nigel runs Holding Your Feet to the Fire where he helps clients reach their goals by providing them with step-by-step action plans, supportive accountability and solution-oriented feedback. Check out the blog for articles on how to achieve your goals, master your habits and take action. Be sure to grab a free copy of The Quick Guide to Reaching Your Goals Faster.

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The Truth About Failure: How Hitting Hurdles Makes You Successful

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“There are no failures. Just experiences and your reactions to them.” ~Tom Krause

I had spent years training for this race. This was the big one. If I won and made the qualifying time, I would go on to compete in the Canadian National Track and Field Championships.

I was burning to win. Only the winner of this race would qualify. Second place wouldn’t cut it.

Competing at the national level could lead to all kinds of opportunities: sponsorship, athletic scholarships, and a career in athletics.

My favorite form of self-torture was the 110-meter hurdles. I lived and breathed sprinting …