1832, Lincoln lost his job, which obviously made him sad, but he made up his mind to be a politician and a state senator. Unfortunately, he lost the election. It is undoubtedly painful for him to suffer two blows in one year.

Then, Lincoln started his own business, but less than a year later, the business closed down again. In the following 17 years, he had to run around and go through hardships to repay the debts owed when the enterprise closed down.

Later, Lincoln decided to run for the state legislature again, and this time he succeeded. There is a glimmer of hope in his heart. I feel that my life has changed for the better: "Maybe I can succeed!" "

1835, he is engaged. But a few months before the wedding, my fiancee died unfortunately. This is a great mental blow to him. He was exhausted and stayed in bed for months.

1836, suffering from neurasthenia. 1838, Lincoln felt in good health and decided to run for president of the state legislature, but failed. 1843, he ran for the US Congress again, but this time he failed.

Although Lincoln tried again and again, he failed again and again: his business went bankrupt, his lover died and he lost the election. If you encounter all this, will you give up? It's important for you to give up these things?

Lincoln didn't give up, and he didn't say, "What if you fail?" 1846 Run for Congress again. He ran for Congress again and was finally elected.

His two-year term passed quickly and he decided to fight for re-election. He thinks his performance as a member of parliament is excellent, and he believes that voters will continue to elect him. Unfortunately, he lost the election.

Because he lost a lot of money in this election, Lincoln applied to become a land official in his state. However, the state government returned his application, which pointed out: "Being a land official in this state requires outstanding talents and extraordinary intelligence, and your application failed to meet these requirements."

Failed twice in a row. In this case, will you insist on continuing your efforts? Would you say "I failed"?

However, Lincoln did not give up. 1854 ran for the Senate and failed; Two years later, he ran for the nomination of vice president of the United States and was defeated by his opponent; Two years later, he ran for the Senate again, but failed.

Lincoln never gave up his pursuit. He was the master of his own life. 1860 was elected president of the United States.