Hands On The Heartland
Checking The Pulse Of The Kansas City Real Estate Market 

In 1831 his business failed.

In 1832 he was defeated for state legislator.

In 1833 he failed at another business.

In 1835 his fiance died.

In 1836 he had a nervous breakdown.

In 1837 he ran for Congress and lost.

In 1848 he ran for Congress (again) and lost.

In 1855 he ran for Senate and lost.

In 1856 he ran for Vice President and lost.

In 1859 he ran for Senate (again) and lost. 

Despite these seemingly insurmountable failures…

In 1860 he became President of the United States

“He” is Abraham Lincoln

“The difference between history’s boldest accomplishments and its most staggering failures is often, simply, the diligent will to persevere.”

Happy President’s Day Everyone! 

Posted by Jason A. Brown

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