Adam Bornstein of Born Fitness: What I Would Tell My Twenty Something Self

Adam Bornstein’s advice to his twenty something self:

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Don’t fear failure. Embrace it and use it as a guide. You’ll waste so much time trying to determine the perfect situation, instead of ‘learning by doing’. Failures feel like a step back, but if you learn from them, they actually can accelerate the process, narrow your focus, and help you determine what you will do best to have the most impact and success.

Adam Bornstein is an award-winning fitness and nutrition writer and editor. He was formerly the editorial director for Livestrong.com and fitness editor for Men’s Health. He has contributed to and been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, GQ and more. He is the founder and CEO of Born Fitness and Pen Name Consulting.

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