The Setback Was Never the End—It Was the Beginning of Your Comeback

By Marques Ogden

The day I lost it all, I thought it was over.

The truth? It had just begun.

The world doesn’t prepare you for what happens when everything collapses. You’re taught how to win, but no one teaches you how to lose with dignity and rebuild from dust.

That’s where I found myself. At rock bottom. And not the kind you post about for likes — the kind you cry about in silence. The kind that leaves you feeling like your life’s best days are behind you.

But then something unexpected happened…

I started asking better questions.

Instead of “Why me?” I asked, “What is this trying to teach me?”

???? The Struggles That Nearly Broke Me (and Maybe Are Breaking You):

• Disappointment—Feeling like your effort isn’t paying off.

• Frustration—when the doors won’t open, no matter how hard you knock.

• Lack of Momentum—You feel stuck, invisible, and tired.

And I’ll be honest — I wanted to give up more times than I can count.

But I didn’t.

???? The Mindset Shift That Saved Me:

• Reflect on Lessons— Every mistake I make carries a truth. When I stopped blaming, I started learning.

• Reframe the Challenge—I saw the adversity as training, not punishment.

• Take Small Steps Forward—I called one contact. I wrote one email. I applied for one opportunity. And eventually, momentum returned.

???? The Big Idea:

Every setback you’re facing holds a seed of growth.

And here’s the crazy thing — that seed is waiting for YOU to water it.

???? Your Action Step:

Think of one setback you’ve faced recently. What did it teach you?

Now, begin by writing it down. Speak it out loud. Please share it with me.

Because your comeback is already in motion — if you’re brave enough to keep walking.