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Why You Need Failure in Order to Realize Success This CEO's setbacks taught him the most valuable lessons of his career.

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As a young entrepreneur, it is easy to begin feeling on top the world after a few business decisions go your way. But for Shaun Black, CEO of Diamond Produce, his greatest failures are what made him learn the most valuable lessons of his career. As a leader that has rebounded from his challenges, Black now enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and teaching them the valuable lessons he has learned. Why does Black say he would not change a thing about his entrepreneurial path? Click play to find out.

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