This quote, though not 100% sound, is something that I believe to be true and actionable.
In line with #Covey’s first habit, #Proactivity, these words from Collins’ illustrate that our lives are our responsibilities, that we are accountable for them.
Yes shit happens, I know, but how we react & deal with that is on us. And though unfair, there really is no use in bitching forever or blaming the world, without acting. That won’t help us move forward.
What we can do is learn as much as we can and Keep Moving Forward, to try again & try better, to use alternative routes & methods or even revaluate goals & expectations.
Whatever it is, the worse thing we can do to ourselves is to blame the world & our conditions & leave it at that.
Now I don’t think there’s anything wrong with taking time to recover & deal with an event; scream, cry, pound on a punching bag or talk it out, express & deal with those emotions and feelings, and then Keep Moving Forward.
Now nothing last forever so repeat when needed.
Every few weeks I stumble, some stumbles harder than others but after some time of being upset & down, I learn as much as I can about this fall, and start taking steps to pick myself up (and if you need help doing it, ask for it, I know I have on plenty of occasions) and get back to business, whatever that may be currently.
Radio Presenter | Business Interviewer | Panel Moderator | Emcee
Roshan Kanesan is a Presenter and Producer at BFM 89.9, Malaysia’s leading business and current affairs radio station. He hosts Open for Business, Marketing Mojo, and Enterprise Explores, where he leads in-depth interviews with the founders, funders, and operators shaping Malaysia’s business landscape.
His work focuses on the realities of building and scaling businesses in Malaysia, covering everything from entrepreneurship and strategy to funding, regulation, and leadership. Roshan is known for turning complex topics into clear, engaging conversations, whether unpacking tax policy, dissecting startup business models, or demystifying venture fundraising.
Beyond the studio, Roshan is a confident and engaging moderator and emcee. He’s trusted for his thoughtful preparation, incisive questions, and ability to create space for authentic, high-impact dialogue, whether on stage at founder fireside chats, industry panels, or investor forums.
He works closely with business leaders, event organisers, and ecosystem builders to curate conversations that matter, especially around entrepreneurship, fintech, capital markets, and the future of commerce.
Also, he’s on a personal mission to make pickleball the new golf, a fast-paced, social way to network, unwind, and compete.
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