“Your next move matters more than your last mistake. Read that again” – Harry Valden Findlay
“”You cannot rewrite yesterday, but you can write a better tomorrow. Your next decision is more important than your last failure.”
Focus less on where you stumbled and more on where you’re going. That’s where growth, healing, and success begins,”
"Your next move matters more than your last mistake. Read that again" - Harry Valden Findlay
…Its message is simple but powerful: your future is not determined by your past.
Here’s a deeper explanation:
Everyone makes mistakes. No matter how wise or successful someone is, they have made poor decisions, failed, or regretted something. Mistakes are part of being human.
What truly defines you is what you do next. A mistake becomes a lesson if you choose to learn from it. But if you keep dwelling on it without taking action, it can hold you back.
Your next move has the power to change your story. One good decision can start a new chapter. An apology can repair a relationship. A fresh effort can lead to success after failure. A step toward your goals can outweigh yesterday’s setback.
Don’t let guilt steal your future. Regret can be useful if it teaches you something, but it becomes harmful when it keeps you from moving forward.
The image of the traveler walking way from the dark mark on the ground reinforces this idea. The dark spot represents a past mistake, while the traveler continues walking. He doesn’t ignore the past he simply refuses to let it stop his journey.
A good life lesson from this quote is:
“You cannot rewrite yesterday, but you can write a better tomorrow. Your next decision is more important than your last failure.”
Focus less on where you stumbled and more on where you’re going. That’s where growth, healing, and success begins.
STATEMENT FROM THE FINDLAY FAMILY
Our family wishes to confirm that Mr. Harry Findlay is currently in police custody following his detention yesterday. At the time of issuing this statement, he has not been formally charged with any offence.
As a family we respect the rule of law and the law enforcement agencies. The State authorities have been made aware of the seriousness of Mr. Findlay’s medical condition through medical reports and repeated requests seeking the release of his passport to enable him to travel for urgent specialized treatment, as recommended by his Doctors.
Despite these requests, he has been denied access to treatment. We therefore respectfully appeal that his medical needs receive urgent attention and compassionate consideration consistent with our Constitution, the law, and the humanitarian values that underpin our justice system.
Beyond the public attention that often surrounds him, Mr. Findlay is first and foremost devout husband, father and grandfather. To our family, he is a source of strength, guidance and unwavering support.
Many members of the public know him through his Facebook platform, where he constantly shares his passion for entrepreneurship, business and mentorship to many young aspiring entrepreneurs. Mr. Findlay has immense love for his country and is a law abiding citizen.
As a family we wish to emphasize one fundamental principle: Mr. Findlay is like every other citizen entitled to the presumption of innocence. We have confidence that the truth will emerge through the proper legal process, and respectfully appeal that Mr. Findlay’s rights be protected, and he be treated with dignity and fairness, and that any decision affecting his liberty and his urgent medical needs be made impartially, compassionately and in accordance with the law.
We also respectfully ask and appeal to the public and the media to exercise restraint and fairness in their reporting, that no conclusions be drawn until the process has run its course. We ask that our family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time. That speculations be avoided while the relevant authorities carry out their responsibilities. While we respect freedom of expression, we ask that public discussions remain civil and respectful, hurtful and abusive remarks have profound impact on our children and grandchildren, who are living through this painful experiencing alongside us.
We remain grateful for many messages of support and prayers we have received. They have strengthened us immensely during this difficult time We remain hopeful that justice, fairness and compassion will prevail.
The Findlay Family
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