I think there's still risk of others reading a list like that and thinking "look how much they _do_", but it's definitely an improvement on the usual pattern of sharing only successes and good news.
I think the idea that after a business failure someone needs 'redemption' is harmful. Sometimes businesses fail and the person doesn't try to start another business, and that's okay.
It's also good to talk about failures, both partial and more complete.
And redemption.
The road to victory is long, and I would put my back against Rand because I know this struggle has made him better.