Why apparent failure in business can be a good thing: turning roadblocks into stepping stones

Ever had some issues trying to accomplish something you really wanted to do? We all have. For anything new to manifest in your life the old behaviors and patterns first have to fall away, which could make for a bit of turbulence along the way. That’s a natural process, and there will be a variety of those roadblocks along the way.

With persistence you will have the ability to overcome all of those roadblocks. Water doesn’t cut its way through a rock by sheer force, but by persistence over a long period of time. Never give up, keep moving towards your passions and goals, dealing with each roadblock that challenges you as it comes your way. By working over and around those roadblocks you turn them into stepping-stones on your path to success.

Roadblocks can be a way to test out if what you’re trying to accomplish is really what you want. When I started out into fine art photography full time, my business didn’t take off right away. At first I was angry because of that. Later I realized th…