Speech On Chick-Fil-A Failure

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It’s a wonderful evening at Chick-fil-A this is Reagan, how can I serve you? These words will be sketched into my brain for the remainder of my life. Even though those words are associated with many failures and obstacles, they represent the great things that transpired from those struggles. I believe that I develop from both my successes and my failures, but there is a certain, a very special, kind of learning that comes from failure. Failures are relative, to academics, family wishes, personal goals, or cultural beliefs. But failures are not all bad; in fact, I believe that they bring more positive outcomes than negative. They are not permanent and they are not self-defining, failures do not identify my worth or abilities, but rather present opportunities for growth. They are simply obstacles, roadblocks, as well as stepping-stones, to success. Without the obstacles that I have faced and overcome in my life, I would not have experienced personal growth to the extent that I am glad to say I have accomplished. Some failures seem worth defining and diminishing to my personal …show more content…
I was the most enthusiastic cow at children’s parties, the quickest to put the drop on fries, and the first to say those two magic words every Chick-fil-a customer is so accustomed to: My Pleasure. After years of devotion to the wonderful franchise, I can happily say that not only did I learn how to deal with failure, but I also learned how to flourish from every little mistake I made. I am eternally grateful for my time spent at Chick-fil-A has given me. Not only did it build a foundation for my future, but also made it possible for me to have the funds to attend college. Money was the only thing keeping me from my dream, but now that I learned how to prosper from failure, there is nothing stopping me from being the best I can be, and I’ll never ever forget to eat more

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