FEAR OF FAILURE

By — E.C Obiorah (DeOldMan)

The Chapters
The Chapters
2 min readFeb 5, 2024

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Hey there,

Welcome to LET’S DISCUSS, where we tackle issues that bother the heart and life’s biggest challenges with a dash of humour.
Today, we’re diving deep into the dark abyss of The Fear of Failure. But fear not because we will conquer it, or maybe not?

Let’s find out!

FEAR OF FAILURE

Fear of failure is all about the nagging feeling that creeps up whenever we attempt something new or take a risk. It’s like a little voice saying, “Hey, you’re gonna mess up big time!”
But here’s the thing, my friends. Failure is a part of life. It’s like that annoying cousin who always shows up uninvited at family gatherings. You can’t avoid it, so why not embrace it?
Let’s start by acknowledging that failure is not the end of the world. It’s often the stepping stone to success. Remember, every successful person out there has failed at some point. So, let’s take a moment to appreciate our failures and give them a round of applause!
Now, let’s talk about some hilarious examples of failure. You know, those moments when things go so wrong, they become legendary stories to share with friends.
We have various examples of failures, like slipping on a banana peel, attempting a failed magic trick, and so on.

Ah, the joy of watching others fail. It’s like a guilty feeling.

Isn’t it?
But here’s the twist: we’re all in this together! We’ve all experienced embarrassing moments, and that makes us human.
So, let’s embrace our inner klutz and dance like nobody’s watching! Who cares if we look like a bunch of flailing penguins?

Failure is just another opportunity to laugh at ourselves and grow.

Now, I guess you know what I’m thinking, so how do we overcome the fear of failure?

I say, my friends, that the answer is simple: we don’t!
Instead, we learn to coexist with it. We make friends with our fear, giving it silly names and inviting it to our parties.

Hi Mr Fear,
Welcome, Mr. Fear of Failure!

Would you like some cake?

Oh, and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

In conclusion, my fellow adventurers, let’s not fear failure. Let’s embrace, laugh at it, and use it as a stepping stone towards our dreams. Life is too short to let fear hold us back. So, go out there, take risks, and remember to dance like nobody’s watching.

Thank you for joining me on this journey through The Fear of Failure. If you enjoyed this, don’t forget to hit that like button, comment and follow the publication for more adventures. And remember, failure is just a funny plot twist in the grand story of life. Stay awesome, dear friends!

E.C Obiorah (DeOldMan)

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