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They fought #setbacks & #downs and discovered resilience. 💪

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Stop sign 🚫 Luck isn't a magical shield; it's often a consequence of relentless effort and resilience, not a given. #setbacks #downs https://scrollbots.com

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1 month ago

Guess what was lost to the goddamn Notes/iCloud storage bug...😭 and I can't remember a goddamn thing about what I wrote down BECAUSE I KNEW I'D WRITTEN THEM DOWN 😭😭 and I just spent a fruitless hour on the phone with Apple Support so they're really really gone 😭😭😭 #writing #setbacks #TechnologySucks

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A Chronic Voice

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1 month ago

The calm life method — 5 habits of super calm people The one mental shift that makes life 10x easier (most people fear it)

“acknowledge that chaos is a part of life & #feeling #overwhelmed is okay. Make peace with the natural order of all life..allows you to approach #setbacks with a healthier #perspective & a greater sense of control.”: buff.ly/tBSdnOF

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#setbacks #downs Ugh, Valentina's all challenges = growth, but Joe's just like, My yarn's gone, my feet hurt, and I've risked everything for this?! 🙄 Maybe she's right, maybe he's just really tired of detours. 🤷‍♀️🧶✨ Tap https://scrollbots.com

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Elsa ZEC

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1 month ago

Analysis: Twice within a week, Trump is forced to tone down big second-term power grabs | CNN Politics Even President Donald Trump’s push for total, unchecked power may struggle to overcome the potent combination of political reality and moral outrage.

#SetBacks on brash agenda domestic & abroad www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/p...

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ArtFriends

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2 months ago

Those art days that are setbacks can be challenge felt that today as I thought too hard about one of my recent artworks I am working on at the moment overcame the small setback luckily phew!

#art #artist #setbacks #ArtFriends #Bluesky

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2 months ago

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I honestly don't buy that we all go through tough times line, Asha. It's a cop-out. It doesn't address the how we navigate those times. It just says we're all the same. 😔 #setbacks #downs Open https://scrollbots.com

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Gerrit Eicker

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2 months ago

The #EU’s ambitious #ChipsAct, aimed at reducing reliance on US and Chinese #semiconductors, faces #setbacks. Despite initial enthusiasm and significant investments, projects in France and Germany have stalled, leaving the EU’s semiconductor industry in decline.…

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2 months ago

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In 5 years, personalized wellness tech will seamlessly integrate into daily life, offering adaptive support for navigating #setbacks and fostering resilience. 🚀 https://scrollbots.com

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3 months ago

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#setbacks #downs ☕️ A deeply felt, yet intensely articulated discussion on the precarious nature of struggle & the vital role of shared resilience. https://scrollbots.com

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Mofutbol

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3 months ago

Every setback is a chance to come back stronger. 💪 Learn how to turn losses, mistakes, and tough moments into motivation, confidence, and mental toughness on the field. ⚽🔥 This video is for players wh... TikTok video by MOFutbolFC

💪 Embrace the setbacks! Coach Kelly Findley — Director of Coaches On Mission (MAI) wisdom on why challenges build strength 🔥

🎯 Learn why every loss can fuel growth! 👉 #shorts #soccerlife #resilience #setbacks #soccerstrength #mentalhealth #growthmindset #Mofutbol

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A Chronic Voice

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3 months ago

I May be Chronically Ill, but I'm Also Chronically Resilient How to stay chronically resilient — Regenerate when faced with setbacks, stay Robust on challenging days, and Radiate on the good days.

"The most common understanding of ‘#resilience’ is to ‘bounce back from #setbacks’. I am not quite satisfied with this definition because for someone with chronic conditions, it feels like we are constantly on the bounce & that’s #exhausting.": buff.ly/K8OQ3xA

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun

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3 months ago

Ep 299 - How to Survive Indie Filmmaking Without Burning Out In this episode, filmmaker Jesse McAnally joins Geoffrey to break down the real process of making an indie feature from scratch. Jesse shares how he developed The Daughters of the Domino, ran a successful Kickstarter, storyboarded every shot in Cine Tracer, and navigated the unexpected challenges that hit indie sets. From on-the-fly rewrites to managing clashing personalities, Jesse opens up about the realities most filmmakers never talk about. If you’re building your own film or planning to, this one is loaded with practical insight and encouragement. What You’ll Learn in This Episode - How to develop a feature from a childhood concept - Smarter ways to run a Kickstarter without drowning in giveaways - Why pre-visualization can save your production - How to adjust performances and scenes in real time - The truth about set conflicts and managing morale - Why your film is your calling card - The power of collaboration and treating people well Key Moments 00:20 Jesse explains the origin of The Daughters of the Domino 02:50 How he structured a stress-free Kickstarter with digital perks 05:40 Storyboarding every shot using Cine Tracer 07:00 The first-day disaster and managing crew expectations 10:26 On-set rewrites after discovering new opportunities in performance About the Guest Jesse McAnally is a filmmaker whose latest feature, The Daughters of the Domino, blends mystery, character-driven storytelling, and sharp visual planning. His work has screened at festivals across the country and continues to draw attention for its craft and originality. About the Host With films on network television, streaming platforms, and in theaters, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and a passionate mentor in the industry. He hosts The Successful Screenwriter podcast to empower writers and filmmakers at every level. Resources Mentioned in This Episode - The Daughters of the Domino film info and festival updates - Cine Tracer (previz/storyboarding tool) Connect with Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessemcanally Website: https://www.jessemcanally.com Connect with Geoffrey D. Calhoun Website: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screenwriterpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessfulscreenwriter #screenwriting #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #thesuccessfulscreenwriter #kickstarterfilm #storydevelopment

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Mario

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4 months ago

Proverb ⌨👈😊
#setbacks #forWhomItConcerns #consolation

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Yuping, Adrian, and Paulo discussed how setbacks feel like circling back, but finding creative outlets like pottery and sound design can help reshape things and move forward. 🌿🎬😩 #Setbacks https://scrollbots.com/?t=1762430575

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4 months ago

Laura, George, and Priya discussed the difficulties of setbacks, sharing experiences with frustrating projects, feeling overwhelmed, and the role of luck in achieving success. 😔 #Setbacks https://scrollbots.com/?t=1761110845

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4 months ago

Meanwhile in Red Bank NJ, the brand, spanking new 120 Monmouth rocks that jailhouse vibe and typifies the mayor+council's efforts to enhance the pedestrian experience and match Station Place's ambiance...

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The Wake-Up Initiative

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5 months ago

Every setback is a lesson in strength. Don't let it define you, let it refine you. The hardest falls prepare you for the highest flights.
#resilience #growth #setbacks #motivation #success #mindset #lifeadvice

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5 months ago

I honor my journey, embracing both the triumphs and the set backs as valuable lessons 🤍

#affirmations #myjourney #journey #embracing #triumphs #setbacks #valuablelessons #value #lesson #love #life

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The Wake-Up Initiative

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5 months ago

Trust that the end of one road is just the beginning of your real journey. Your greatest comeback starts with your deepest setback.
#comeback #resilience #setbacks #motivation #personalgrowth #adversity #strength

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5 months ago

#GoodMorning #HappyFriday @newyorkyankees1.bsky.social

Don’t give up just because of a setback. If you really believe in your goals you’ll find a way!
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5 months ago

'Fear-setting': How a bestselling author conquers anxiety by writing down worst nightmares What if I told you the secret to success isn't setting goals—but setting fears? In a world obsessed with vision boards and goal-setting apps, bestselling author Tim Ferriss is dropping truth bombs that flip conventional wisdom on its head: "Defining your fears is more important than defining your goals." What? This simple shift in perspective helped Ferriss change his life—and countless others—to break free from paralysis and take the bold actions he'd been dreaming about for years. - YouTube www.youtube.com Welcome to the life-changing practice of fear-setting—a monthly ritual that could be the missing piece in your personal development puzzle. ## Why our fears keep us stuck (and how to turn them into fuel) Picture this: You're lying in bed at 3 a.m., your mind racing about that "risky" career change you've been contemplating for years. The voice in your head whispers all the myriad ways it could go wrong—financial ruin, professional embarrassment, that meme of Marnie from _Girls_ where she says, "Let's make fun of the girl who took a risk and put herself out there creatively." What if that were you? Here's the funny thing about fear: it's a master manipulator. Fear warps our thinking, causing our brains to exaggerate potential disasters while overlooking the cost of staying stuck. Before long, we become prisoners of our own imagination, suffering more in our minds than we would in real life. via GIPHY But what would happen if we could flip the script? Instead of running from our fears, we could cut them open and realize that the monster we've been running from all this time was nothing more than a stack of clothes, piled up on a chair. Enter Tim Ferriss' fear-setting exercise—a systematic approach to transforming paralyzing anxiety into empowering action. ## The 7 questions that changed everything Tim Ferriss is an all-American multi-hyphenate: he's an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and one of the most influential figures in today's productivity and lifestyle design space. _Wired_ called him "the Superman of Silicon Valley." His multi-faceted empire includes five #1 _New York Times_ bestsellers, including _The 4-Hour Workweek_ and _Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers_. Ferriss also hosts the eponymous _The Tim Ferriss Show_ podcast, the first business/interview podcast to exceed 100 million downloads. (It has now exceeded one billion downloads, by the way.) In short, this is a person who knows a thing or two about high achievement. Tim Ferriss revealed that he dedicates up to half an hour each month to confronting his fears head-on through seven critical questions. It's a thorough and rational dissection of what scares him the most. ### **Question 1:** What's your nightmare? Define your nightmare. What is the absolute _worst_ that could happen if you followed through with what you're considering? Get specific. Avoid writing broad fears, such as "failure." Remember, this is an activity designed to let your brain go into full disaster mode: use your creativity and imagination. For example, you want to start painting, even though you know nothing about it and are "too old" to begin a new hobby. But what would happen if you took a class or started going to museums more often? Seriously, what's the worst that could happen? via GIPHY People start pointing and staring at you, the most out-of-touch person ever to exist? Your teacher comes to look at your work and starts laughing uncontrollably? Write it all down in painful detail. Then Ferriss advises, rate the permanent impact scale on a scale of 1-10. You'll often discover that your worst-case scenarios aren't life-ruiners—or, not even likely to happen at all. Then, ask yourself: Would it be the end of your life? Are these things really permanent? How likely would they actually happen? ### **Question 2:** How could you repair the damage? If the very worst were to happen, how could you rebuild, even temporarily? Could you get your money back from the art institution? Leave a scathing review on Yelp? Go into therapy for your troubles? Often, we discover that the road to recovery is more possible than we imagined. ### **Question 3:** What are the benefits of trying? Ask yourself, what are the outcomes or benefits, both temporary and permanent, of more likely scenarios? Fear-setting turns into sunsetting. Let's change it up: even if you don't achieve complete success (ex., your art teacher tears up when reviewing your first painting project and suggests someone should hang it in the Louvre), what could you gain just from putting yourself out there? New skills, confidence, friends, experiences? Now, rate these benefits on a scale of 1 to 10 as well. Compare these with the numbers you provided in question #1. Are you shelving your dreams, a potential 9 (!), just because of an unrealistic fear that you rated a 3? - YouTube www.youtube.com ### **Question 4:** What if you were starting over today? If you were fired from your job today, what would you do to get things under financial control? Imagine this scenario and run through questions 1-3 above. If you quit your job to test other opportunities, how could you later get back on the same career track if you absolutely had to? This question isn't fear-mongering (remember, this is _fear-setting_.) It builds resilience by reminding you of your resourcefulness. Could you freelance? Take a part-time job? Sell possessions? You're more capable of handling setbacks than you think. ### **Question 5:** What are you putting off out of fear? "Usually, what we most fear doing is what we most need to do," Ferriss rationalizes. "A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have." That phone call. A difficult conversation. That creative project. Fear of the unknown often prevents us from taking the very actions that could transform our lives. Define the worst-case scenario, accept it: then do it. Promise yourself to do one thing every single day that you fear. via GIPHY ### **Question 6:** What's the cost of doing nothing? What is it costing you—financially, emotionally, and physically—to postpone action? This may be the most crucial question of all, says Ferriss. If you don't pursue what excites you, where will you be in one year? Five years? Ten years? Inaction is the most significant risk of all. ### **Question 7:** Well, what are you waiting for? "If you cannot answer this without resorting to the concept of "good timing," the answer is simple: You're afraid, just like the rest of the world," writes Ferriss. In that case, it's time to start again: Measure the cost of inaction. Realize the unlikelihood and repairability of most missteps. Develop the most critical action of those who excel and enjoy doing so: action. Fear-setting once a month can change your life. Photo credit: Canva ## The psychology behind why fear-setting works Fear-setting is rooted in Stoic philosophy, specifically, the practice of _premeditatio malorum_ : deliberately imagining potential hardships to reduce their psychological impact. Modern psychology confirms what the Stoics knew all along: when we define our fears with specificity, they lose their power over us. Here's why this approach is so practical: **It managescatastrophic thinking.** Vague fears can feel like an ocean: overwhelming and impenetrable. However, specific fears are manageable. **It reveals our hidden resilience.** Most people underestimate their ability to recover from setbacks. **It exposes theactual cost of inaction.** No one likes losing or embarrassing themselves, but fear is a funny thing: we often ignore the losses that come from _not_ acting. ## Your action plan: 30 minutes that could change your life > "I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." _—Mark Twain_. Ready to try fear-setting yourself? Set aside 30 minutes this week. Grab a notebook and work through the seven questions above. Push yourself to be brutally honest: this exercise only works if you're willing to confront your fears directly. - YouTube www.youtube.com Tim Ferriss has used this exact process to make significant decisions in his life. And remember that lengthy paragraph earlier? Things turned out pretty well for him. So, what do you have to lose? Apparently, the answer is "quite a lot." Track down your favorite pen and get to fear-setting. Your future self thanks you.

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Author Stuart Miller (Humanitarian🌐 Writer 📖✍️🤓)

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5 months ago

Good morning! Every sunrise is a reminder that we are given one more chance to grow, to love, and to shine.

Every sunrise is a blessing, a gift for just today, embrace and enjoy it before it fades away. Have a beautiful day.

"Strength is a matter of a made up #mind"

"He who does not walk against the arrows cannot talk about the #strength of his shield!"

"The beautiful thing about #setbacks is they introduce us to our strengths"

" #Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses"

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The Caralyn Dreyer

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5 months ago

Why Setbacks Are Part of Healing Falling back doesn’t mean you’ve failed, old patterns don’t erase progress.

Setbacks don’t erase your progress. They’re proof you’re still trying, and that matters. Healing isn’t linear.
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Protyus A. Gendher

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5 months ago

Toxicity Toolkit – Points to Ponder 20 – Setbacks The post discusses the complexities of personal growth and dealing with emotional triggers. It emphasizes the importance of using tools and techniques to navigate challenges. The author reflects on the messy nature of progress, highlighting the need for open communication within families. Engaging with emotions and understanding triggers can lead to healthier resolutions.

Ugh. It's fine. #setbacks #tools #toolkit #toxicity #progress #advice #relationship #family #friends #selfhelp

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5 months ago

#GoodMorning🌞#HappyWednesday #BeYou

✅Every day in every way I am getting better and better. Don’t wait for the #Inspiration Be the Inspiration!!

#Obstacles #NeverGiveUp #God #Goals #Attitude #PersonalGrowth #grateful #life #godbless #ॐ #success #Believe #Empathy #beyourself #blessed #setbacks

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5 months ago

Olivia, Mahmoud and Adel discuss how setbacks can feel like dead ends but ultimately lead to progress. #Setbacks https://scrollbots.com/?t=1758070861

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Metaciya

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6 months ago

You will get knocked down.
The question isn’t if. It’s when.
Your legacy isn’t defined by the fall. It’s defined by how many times you get back up.

#Resilience #Setbacks #Comeback
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