HERMANISM #15: “MILTON HERSHEY FAILED...
Read More: ...SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE HE CREATED THE HERSHEY BAR.”
Most Americans by the age of ten have tasted a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar. As a chocolate love, I consider it absolute perfection. In pilot school years ago, we used to joke that a fighter pilot’s breakfast was a Hershey bar and a Coke. Two American food icons.
But the Hershey bar wasn’t the result of Milton Hershey’s first try. He failed at this first confectionery in Philadelphia. He failed again in Chicago. And in New York. Family, friends, and investors were losing money and losing faith. Hershey never intended to fail and lose other people’s money, but he did.
When Hershey returned to his home near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he vowed to pay back his creditors. When you lose, realizing that you let others down, not just yourself, makes it hurt that much more.
So Hershey kept trying. He made caramels, like so many other candy makers, but he had always been fascinated by chocolate. And the Hershey bar was finally born.
With his success, Hershey was able to become one of the most famous candy makers in the world. He also became one of the greatest entrepreneur-turned-philanthropists. Because in addition to stick-to-itiveness, Hershey possessed another trait common among entrepreneurs: that when they finally hit the big time, they often want to share their success with others.
To a real entrepreneur, it isn’t about making money. It’s about winning. Being right about your idea. Seeing the realization of your dream. The money is great, and is something you can share, but it doesn’t offer nearly the same satisfaction as accomplishing your goals.
Don’t quit on your goals because you didn’t achieve them the first time around. Pick up a Hershey bar and give it another go.
From “Hermanisms: Axioms for Business & Life” by John L. Herman Jr.
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Failure is Just Another Opportunity to Start Over!
This is where persistence comes in, and learning from our mis-steps. Like Napoleon Hill says, "Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure" so keep on going! So many famous people got that way by not accepting their failures and continuing on toward their goals no matter what.
Great post Lyn, and important reminder!
Stick to it!
One key to success is stick to something! Too often people give up because it hasn't been playing out like they expected...or not fast enough. I love the story of how the Hershey company came to be....and I love chocolate too! :) Thank you Lyn for sharing this great story with us!
Fantastic!
I love this story. I'll never think of a candy "kiss" the same way. Now when I see them and eat them, I'll be focused on never giving up.
A Great Story !
There are so many things we would be without if not for the great vision and "stick-to-itiveness" of so many. Thanks Lyn for reminding us of the smallest of things that can easily be taken for granted when it took someone with drive to make it come about.....Zel
How Long does it take to get the skills?
Does not Really Matter. You have the Power in you and you can do this. Now do not give up!
Thanks lyn
Your friend for lIfe Juanita Waterman
Having a Vision!
Lyn, I love Hershey's chocolate BTW, nothing beats a Hershey bar when your craving chocolate.(not even Belgium or Dove chocolate) I love this article, because Mr. Hershey had a dream and/or vision. He never gave up on his dream, he failed and failed, but was optimistic about it, because he could see his vision. See, he could have quit or make any type of chocolate and be ok with it; but that wasn't his vision. He kept trying until he came up with the perfect palate tasting chocolate. He had accomplished what he set out to do. Don't ever give up on your dreams..... "Its the moment that you think you can't, you will discover that you can" because it is within you. And I agree with all the comments, When you fail, use it as a learning curver. Great Value Lyn. Thanks for another great article, Lyn
Never Give Up!
I am so glad Hersey never gave up. I am such a Chocoholic it is sinful. But oh so delicious!!! Thanks for sharing Lyn.
The road to Prosperity is paved with failure, pain, persistence
If you've never heard it, find Tony Robbins story on how Silvester Stallone failed his way to the top. Here's a guy who believed so much in himself, he sold his best friend, (ol Buttface) to have money to buy food and see him through another day. Then when he made it big, he bought Buttface back for thousands, and put him in his movie! Its an inspirational tale, one of many! Lyn, you are an inspiration to me and many!
It sets an example for us..................NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!!
Jan Knutson