Rethinking Failure: The Surprising Benefits of Embracing it
I love successful stories and characters. I admire successful men and women who are great in their own way. I’m fascinated by how they share their journeys and stories that led them to greatness. When they speak, their words flow smoothly, without any hint of slurring. They exude confidence, bravery, and style, making their message tempting to follow.
When these individuals, especially those skilled with words and motivation, speak, they lift human souls to new heights, far beyond Mount Everest. They make success seem within reach, regardless of circumstances, country, tribe, or societal status.
However, that's not entirely true, is it? They make you think the unthinkable. Perhaps their words have propelled many to greatness. I appreciate their efforts, but I've come to realize that life isn't always fair. When you listen to successful stories, you might feel like failing is a taboo. Failing means you're a failure, and no one loves failing. But sometimes, failing and learning from it can be beneficial.
Everyone loves positivity and follows the spirit of positivity. No one talks about negativity. Lately, my interest has shifted from knowing why successful men and women became successful to understanding how they failed, why they failed, and how they managed their failures. I want to know their mistakes and how I can apply them to my life.
Life is short, and learning only about success doesn't guarantee greatness. There are millions of success books on shelves, but few books about failure. When you learn from people's failures, your brain expands. You uncover the veil about life that people are afraid to face. Failing teaches you about life parameters you're not used to.
Failing is more important than being successful because it builds you up. When you listen to successful stories, most aspects of the journey of failure are skipped, which is the key ingredient in making that person. Failing builds a successful person, teaching you the hard steps to get where you want. It makes you figure it out and teaches you the real experience.
So, when you see a successful person speaking, ask them to share how they failed, the mistakes they made, and how they overcame them. You’ll learn more than how they became successful. There’s a story about failing that’s all about success - it’s the key to success.
