"I never accepted the knock-down." - T.I. Winners who win consistently understand that every effort is not going to go flawlessly. Not everyone is going to champion you or be your cheerleader. The key is to PLAN for setbacks. Plan for failure. If you do not do this, you will not be prepared or know how to deal when it inevitably happens. The most successful names in music, the biggest names in business, the most celebrated entertainers... they continue to ELEVATE and EXTEND on their wins because they know how to look at LOSSES AS LESSONS and move forward under the weight of adversity. In my interview with T.I., he told me about moments in his career that could have knocked him off course, or caused him to stumble. T.I. continues to win because he FOCUSES ON THE FIX and does not become OVERWHELMED by setbacks or mishaps. As a winner, you must become a MASTER SOLUTION STRATEGIST and remember that failures are opportunities to learn, grow, and GO EVEN FURTHER. I use the analogy of a sling shot. Before a sling shot can propel something forward, it must first be pulled backward. It isn't until that backward pressure is released that massive forward movement can happen. You need to RELEASE this pressure YOURSELF before you can move to new levels. Don't be caught off guard by setbacks and failure. PLAN FOR IT For more, visit: https://www.howtowinbiginmusic.com Follow Clinton Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/ClintonSparks/