Toddling our way up and down through life
I’ve had the absolute joy of watching my one-year-old granddaughter learn to walk over the past few weeks. It’s been a source of endless entertainment—and inspiration. She toddlers along, full of determination, only to stumble, fall, and—without a second thought—get right back up again. What’s truly amazing? By the time she’s back on her feet, she’s forgotten she even fell.
No complaints, no whining—just pure focus on moving forward.
It got me thinking about a famous quote from Thomas Edison. When asked how it felt to fail 10,000 times before inventing the light bulb, he said, “I haven’t failed 10,000 times. I’ve found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Edison, like my granddaughter, didn’t see his falls as failures—just as part of the process. He kept getting back up.
Watching her, I realized how much we can all learn from that simple act. Whether it’s in life, business, or building fences, we all stumble. But it’s how we get back up that makes all the difference. Like my granddaughter, we should embrace every fall as a stepping stone toward success.
This applies to fencing projects, too. Maybe you’ve tried a fence that didn’t quite hold up—whether it’s keeping an adventurous pup (like my Phoebe) inside or protecting your garden from the local wildlife. But just like Edison, you haven’t failed; you’ve just found one way that didn’t work. And at Louis Page, we’re here to help you find the solution that does work.
Our high-quality, durable fencing materials—sourced from the U.S., Italy, and China—are built to withstand whatever life (or animals!) throws your way. So whether you’re securing your yard or protecting your crops, we’ve got a fencing solution that will stand the test of time.
Got a story of perseverance, or need help with your next project? I’d love to hear it! Drop me a line at debbie@louispage.com, and let’s keep standing back up, one fence post at a time.
Terry is always ready to take your call. Call her now at 978-486-3116. You’ll make her smile.
Wishing you a day full of resilience, joy, and standing tall!
All my best regards in gratitude,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc–Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (That’s right! A little more than 131 years ago our family ancestor Louis Everett Page founded the company in Boston)
