Events Quote by Jeffrey Gitomer
“Failure is an event, not a person. Think of failure as 'it' and not 'me'.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sales Advantage by Jeffrey Gitomer, 2005
Failure should be seen as a temporary event, not an identity; separating self from outcome enables growth.
In simple terms: Failure is an event, not who you are.
Key Takeaway
Separate self from failure.
Themes
resilience
growth
self‑esteem
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business setbacks
- personal mistakes
- skill development
- team projects
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑concept
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from a recent setback?
- How can you reframe failure to aid progress?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identifying with failure can still cause discouragement.
