Everyone has their own definition of failure. Often times, the definition varies. It always revolves around not being to "accomplish" something you thought you could. Failure is a fancy word that people tend to associate the hurdles in their journey with. What most people don't realize is the fact that it is just a part of the journey. Though it may appear to be magnanimous on the outside, it really is an opportunity to shift gears and try again in a different direction. The important thing here is to convince yourself that there is more than one way to get to the destination. If there are obstacles on one way then you take a pit stop, refuel, and head in a different direction. You continue to do that until you reach your goal.
So what's your definition of failure? Stop here. Think about it.
Whatever your definition maybe, write it down. If you have more than one then that's fine too. Jot them down.
It is extremely easy to criticize your own performance. That's because, sometimes, what had envisioned yourself to be is not exactly what you see in real life. THAT'S OK. You can only do what comes to your mind at that instance of time. Once that moment in time has passed, it's passed. Forever. You learn from that experience and do it a little differently next time. We tend to be judges on our actions. When applied negatively, the consequences can be very dangerous. On a brighter side, you can use your own judgment to motivate yourself and take a step forward. Amazing things happen when you do it. The key thing here is to believe in yourself. Believing in possibility. You are unique in your own way. There is no other person on this planet, or any other planet, who is same as you.
Cherish what you have. Cherish you have to offer. Don't let those-so-called-failures stop you from who you are and who you aspire to be.
Now look at your definitions of failure. Think of experiences that take you back to that chilling time. How did you feel being there? Probably not a great feeling. On the flip side, what did you learn from that experience? Now think of a time where you applied what you learned from your previous failed experience. Sometimes you may never get a second chance. So be it.
Failure is merely an experience. Just like happiness, joy, sadness, loss, and a room full of accomplishments.
So what's your definition of failure? Stop here. Think about it.
Whatever your definition maybe, write it down. If you have more than one then that's fine too. Jot them down.
It is extremely easy to criticize your own performance. That's because, sometimes, what had envisioned yourself to be is not exactly what you see in real life. THAT'S OK. You can only do what comes to your mind at that instance of time. Once that moment in time has passed, it's passed. Forever. You learn from that experience and do it a little differently next time. We tend to be judges on our actions. When applied negatively, the consequences can be very dangerous. On a brighter side, you can use your own judgment to motivate yourself and take a step forward. Amazing things happen when you do it. The key thing here is to believe in yourself. Believing in possibility. You are unique in your own way. There is no other person on this planet, or any other planet, who is same as you.
Cherish what you have. Cherish you have to offer. Don't let those-so-called-failures stop you from who you are and who you aspire to be.
Now look at your definitions of failure. Think of experiences that take you back to that chilling time. How did you feel being there? Probably not a great feeling. On the flip side, what did you learn from that experience? Now think of a time where you applied what you learned from your previous failed experience. Sometimes you may never get a second chance. So be it.
Failure is merely an experience. Just like happiness, joy, sadness, loss, and a room full of accomplishments.
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