Wheel of Life Series with LadySam: The setback was a setup for a comeback

Starting again is one of the hardest things to do. It requires honesty, humility and bravery. It means admitting that something didn’t go the way you planned, but choosing to move forward anyway.

For many women, starting again can feel like failure, especially in a world that celebrates constant success. Whether it’s a business that didn’t work out, a job loss, or a personal setback, we often attach our worth to the outcome. But the truth is, there is no shame in beginning again. It’s a sign of strength, not defeat.

Every new start gives you a chance to apply what you’ve learnt. You’re not going back to the beginning, you’re going back wiser. Experience has given you perspective, resilience and clarity. You now know what works, what doesn’t, and who you are in the process.

And this is where the shift happens, when you begin to see that the setback was never meant to stop you. It was preparing you. It was a setup for the comeback.

The real courage lies in not allowing disappointment to define you. Life will always have moments that require us to pivot, reassess and rebuild. What matters most is how we respond.

So if you’re in that place right now, give yourself permission to start again. It doesn’t matter how long it takes or how different it looks this time. Progress is still progress.

Starting again isn’t weakness, it’s evidence that you still believe in your future. And that belief is the foundation of every great comeback.

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LadySam is a Women’s Empowerment Strategist, life coach, public speaking and customer service trainer, and vision board specialist. She inspires women to achieve their full potential, turn their visions into reality, and create lasting impact in their communities.

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