How to Fail at Anything

Aaron Campbell
Nov 5 · 3 min read

Success is hard. Why strive for it? The following is a short list I have compiled of easy-to-do things that will ensure you underachieve, never succeed, and always stay comfortable in your mediocrity.

Stop Believing in Yourself

Say it out loud, “I can’t do this.” Repeat if necessary. Stop thinking you have some ability in yourself to pursue your dreams. Do not believe that there is something inside of you that can be molded and developed into something amazing. Take all of those signs that you have had throughout your life, the ones that have…

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