Getting Friendly with Failure

Of all the experiences that we share as human beings, Failure is one of the most detested of them all. It's not one that we ever invite willingly into our hearts. In fact, some of us hate Failure so much, that we lock the door, turn off the lights and pretend nobody is at home, rather than try anything new in life and risk a visit from our foe, Failure.

But here's a thought... what if Failure isn't such a bad guy? What if he's just misunderstood? See in my opinion, every experience in life is a teacher, including Failure. Now he may not be the kindest, but he is certainly one of the wisest.

So what if, for a change, we invited Failure into our hearts? What if we let him sit in our favourite armchair, made him a cuppa tea and took the time to listen to what he had to say?

When you start getting friendly with Failure, you'll come to realise that he is FULL of wisdom! But he only shares his wisdom when you are willing to take the time to listen and learn. He can tell you exactly where you've been going wrong and he can show you what you need to do better next time. He can motivate you to keep trying and he'll keep you grounded when your ego gets too big for your own good.

Failure is the most understated of friends; the one that's always got your back but never gets the credit for it. Some of the most successful people in the world started from rock bottom, meaning that Failure was by their side from the very beginning. It was because of Failure (after failure after failure) that they got better at their craft, that they grew stronger, wiser and ultimately successful.

Maybe you've had a visit from Failure recently. I know it's hard, but try and look past the negative feelings, sit down with him and really get to the bottom of what went wrong. Ask him how you can do better, and then go back out there and try again. I promise you, Failure is on your side, so start treating him like the friend that he is and watch how this friendship can transform your life for the better.

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