“Rising Up Again”
This website is about how entrepreneurs and leaders can learn from failures and setbacks to achieve new successes.
“Never give up, no matter how hard life is”
Welcome to “Rising Up Again”. It’s great you’re here.
Never giving up is more than just lip service. It embodies a way of life: not to be defined by failures and setbacks.
Resilience, adaptability, and determination are three qualities for tackling small and big challenges and achieving (new) successes.
Empowering the entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow
Visionaries and changemakers operate in a constantly changing business and entrepreneurial landscape.
On their way to success, they face a variety of challenges that they have to overcome.
“Rising Up Again” provides tips, inspiration, and lessons learned to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams despite adversity.
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Topics range from resilience and personal growth to values and decision-making to business, life, and health.
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About the backstory
How the idea for “Rising Up Again” came about
We all know that we can’t be on the sunny side every day, both professionally and personally. Along with many moments of success and happiness, there are also low points in life.
Maybe you have already experienced a situation like this. The effects can sometimes be quite drastic and even turn our usual lives upside down.
Over the decades, I’ve experienced my strokes of fate — whether it was the abrupt end to my professional sports career as a teenager, surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, or separating from loved ones in my family.
Believe me, it was pretty tough at times. On some days, I had the feeling that I couldn’t go on. Nevertheless, I pushed on.
Giving up is not an option
Although some of my experiences remain unforgettable, each one was an invaluable lesson.
Along the way, I’ve learned the importance of resilience, adaptability, and perseverance — and how little school, studies, or our environment can prepare us for drastic life situations.
However, giving up was never an option.
Following this attitude, I’d like to share the insights I’ve gained with the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Grow beyond yourself
Creating something new out of a crisis is exhausting. Suddenly, everything can fall away you’ve believed in and built up for many years. That can even lead to self-doubt.
Never get discouraged
If you’re determined to realize your vision and take on the challenges that come with it, three things are critical:
- Set yourself clear goals
- Act with focus
- Move forward consistently
The road to success is not easy, but there is more to you than you think.
Who is Mike Flache
Who is Mike Flache
Mike Flache is an advisor and mentor, former entrepreneur and angel investor. Together with talented teams, he builds digital businesses. Onalytica’s analysts named Mike one of the top 10 global thought leaders in digital transformation.
You can find out more on his personal website.
