Lesson For This Week

The Idea Of Failing And Getting Back On Track

Failing is not a good thing (obviously). No one likes trying something they're passionate about and falling short. The harrowing effect of telling people that something you dedicated your time and energy to didn't work out is devastating and choking. We all crave acknowledgment and praise for our efforts.

Superficially, many people say that individuals should embrace failure as a part of life, making it seem easy. But failure can render someone useless and make them feel like they're not worth it, especially when they feel they've tried their best. It's not just the failure itself that hurts, but also the reaction of people around us. Additionally, it's heartbreaking to see ourselves unable to reach our own expectations.

The Inevitable Nature Of Failure

Everyone has tasted the pain of failure and will continue to experience it. But when we change our perspective on failure, it becomes less painful. Many books have been written about the power of the mind and how our viewpoint can change our lives on a number of things. One thing is certain: we all struggle with failure. We find it hard to accept that something didn't work out. Yet, life is designed in a way that, no matter how infallible we think we are, we are bound to make mistakes.

No matter how well you marinate the word "Failure," it will always remain a constant in our journey of life. We only have to accept it when it happens and move on. I always say that I will not take it lightly when it happens, I will get disappointed and sad even though I have stomached it. Accepting it does not mean you do not react to it; however, you acknowledge that it has happened, you have learned from it, and you will not follow the same pattern that led you to that end.

Failure should not be the end of everything; it should be a stepping stone. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Greek-Nigerian basketball player, said in an interview that there is no failure in sports because every day, week, month, and year you play, is a push toward an objective. Not winning a trophy doesn't mean you've failed; it means you've moved forward. His statement solidified the fact that failure only becomes an end when we see it as an end.

Failure is not the opposite of success; it's a part of success. Every mistake, every setback, and every failure contains a lesson. Being able to reflect on our failures can aid us in identifying areas for improvement, gaining valuable insights, and developing new strategies for moving forward.

I will leave you with a quotes by Ellen and it says:

"When you take risks, you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important." - Ellen DeGeneres

Tell me what you think about failure and how you get back on track. A lot of people would learn a few things from it.