August Letter from the Editor

And just like that, summer is coming to an end! Forgive me if I seem a bit excited, I’m eagerly anticipating the cooler days… However, with August comes back to school, back to work, and back to life. Whether you’re preparing your kids for school, yourself for work, or whatever else that life demands of you, it’s safe to say that none of us are a stranger to failure, especially around this busy time of the year. National Failures Day is August 15^th, so for this month’s cover story, we chose to discuss failures and what that may look like right here in Enid and in our day to day lives. We’ve all heard the phrase “April showers bring May flowers,” and most of us have had our own interpretations and feelings about that phrase. However, the fact of the matter is that without lows, there would be no highs, and without failures, there would be no success. As Jeremy Hise stated in the cover story, “Failure is not a stop sign!” No matter how defeating failing may feel, everything happens for a reason. When failing, the important thing to remember is don’t repeat the same mistakes – learning from your failures is what will amount to success. Failure is a part of life. Even the people you look up to in this world have failed, so the next time you’re feeling down and like a failure, keep in mind the only way to go from a low place is up.