Taming Failure: “This failure has changed my life.”
updated the 15 October 2015 à 01:35Anne-Laure Constanza, 40, founder of enviedefraises.fr, explains how the failure of her first business helped her start better.
“My first company, CHINATTITUDE, lasted only a few months. I did not have the right network, I was alone, the execution was poor, and in short, everything was catastrophic. This failure was of great violence. I had worked so hard! I was ashamed and, above all, I wanted so much to disappoint my surroundings.
After weeks of depression, I realised that it was actually the best thing that happened to me. I dared to admit to myself that my true calling was elsewhere and I created a fashion brand. I answered the anxiety caused by the action by creating Fancy Strawberries, a clothing site for pregnant women.
Today I can say that this failure has changed my life. My motto? ‘Taking more risks is better than not taking any at all.’ So go, be daring, and don’t be afraid!”
Fabienne Broucaret and Nur Syazana H.
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