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September 04, 2023

Hi friends,

The path to success is rarely a straight line. If you need a reminder, look no further than Abraham Lincoln's life before he became the 16th President of the United States.

Before leading a nation, Lincoln was a self-taught lawyer. He faced numerous personal and professional setbacks:

1. Multiple Election Losses: Lincoln lost his bid for political office multiple times before finally being elected to the U.S. Congress, and later, the presidency.

2. Failed Businesses: He tried his hand at business and faced bankruptcy.

3. Personal Struggles: Lincoln also grappled with depression and personal tragedies, including the loss of his son.

But what sets Lincoln apart was not these failures, but how he responded to them. He persisted, believing in his ability to make a difference.

“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”

Ambrham Lincoln

Today, he is remembered not for his failures but for leading the U.S. through its Civil War and for his role in ending slavery.

Deep Dive: Discover more about Lincoln's early struggles in the biography "Abraham Lincoln : A presidential life" It offers invaluable insights into the making of a leader.

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Remember, it's not our setbacks but how we rise from them that defines our legacy. As future legal professionals, your resilience will be one of your greatest assets.

I put together 5 days worth of work that you can do to boost your chances of getting a training contract at a US firm. You can find it here.

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Until next week,

Alin George

PS: I felt bad about not sending you anything yesterday, so I had to make up for it.

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