Best of Fail File 2024: Part three

Best of Fail File 2024: Part three
From left, Bruce Sheppard, Richard Faull, Wendy Pye, Diane Foreman and Pattrick Smellie.
Victoria Carter
Every fortnight, Victoria Carter spoke to someone about failure and disappointment and what they learned. Here are some excerpts.Diane Foreman, entrepreneur and businesswomanWhat do I know: I know how important resilience is. It’s taken me a long time to realise my journey is mine, and it’s the only one I can control.  When the worst happens, it’s how you come back that matters and how much you respect yourself. Only you can make it better. Own your mistakes. It’s what I tell my children; it’s not what ha...

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