In Others’ Words: Taking a Closer Look at Failure

 

I wish I’d had a better understanding of failure when I was younger.

I wished I’d known things like:

Failure happens — to everybody. Everybody. Not. Just. Me.
Failure may feel awful … like the end of the world … but most of the times, you wake up the next day and get a second chance at things. 
Failure does not define you. You are never a failure just because something you did failed. 
Failure makes you smarter … but only if you see it as an opportunity to learn something. 
Failure provides you with choices — to try again or to quit. Always try again.

I used to think failure was the worst thing that could happen. Now I realize failure happens. That’s the reality for everyone … and there’s freedom in accepting that truth. That doesn’t mean I don’t work as hard as I can to succeed — I do. But accepting the reality of failure allows me the chance to get over my mistakes and move on.

In Others’ Words: What helps you accept failure so that you can fall down but not stay down?

 

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