It is quite interesting how many talks, seminars, books, conferences and more has been produced in the subject of failure. Yet, inspite of this, there are still great need to keep discussing about this phenomena. The reality is that as long as humanity exist, there will always be instances when we do not get what we set out to get.

Why there is great attention to this topic is that when some persons have this experience like once or twice tops, they throw in the towel and quit, taking on the tag of failures and consciously or unconsciously accepting it as their lot.

No one is going to deny the distress, disappointment and sometimes anger that comes with not meeting a target or goal. None of us would want to feel comfortable with failing at our endeavours. Thus, anyone who has attempted any real enterprise in life can fully understand what it feels like when failure is mentioned.

Thus, it cannot be discounted that failure does not exist or does not happen. What is however more attention worthy is the emotional response and disposition that we have towards this concept of failure. Do we dread to come short of our expected outcomes? Are we hypnotized by the danger of loosing out on a target or being unable to attend a goal that we never attempt to try?

Of all instances where people have been proclaimed to have failed, first, it is those instances where the said person or persons took no action at all. The second, addresses those who were too afraid they would fail and thus backed out.

This may seem quite absurd and outrageous to some, but it is a fact that on one occasion or more, we have refused to take action on a project or something of that sort on the reason that we do not want to fail.

So many dreams, aspirations and pursuits have been dumped and abandoned in the grave of fear. Numberless amazing talents and potentials being sacrificed on the dark alter where fear of failure serves as the priest.

What other situation could be as sad as this? Is there anyone more pitiable than someone in this kind of sorry state? Giving up even without moving a single muscle. As laughable as it may seem, this individual will propose a reason for this.

There are countless things that have been said about failure but I would want to use this one that says that failure is the path to success. Success is quite expensive and one of the currencies it demands is failure.

It is literally impossible to simply make a push for something worthwhile and achieve it instantaneously without having to push through some setbacks. It is by failing that many have learned how to succeed. Failure has as one of its greatest lessons, the secrets to succeed.

In view of this, avoiding the chances and possibilities of failure by refusing to even begin is the best and adequate definition of failure Itself. This is because in this situation, such a person does not even stand a chance of succeeding at all.

Source:
https://flipmemes.com/2021/10/14/the-fear-of-failure-could-become-failure-itself/

I needed this now, more than ever.


Thanks brother man.

Thought provoking and encouraging. Thank you.

Very true

This comes to mind.

Ok

it is what it is.


some people have IT some don't have IT

"If nothing is ventured, nothing will be won"
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The words of my grandpa

Absolutely correct...

TL

Nigerians need this motivational piece… Frustration too much

The fear of failure motivates me, pushes me to success.

You are very correct

Nice one

Nigeria as a nation has failed wolfuly

thanks bro for this

A failure to one person might simply be a great learning experience for someone else.
Many of us are afraid of failing, at least some of the time.
But fear of failure (also called "atychiphobia" is when we allow that fear to stop us doing the things that can move us forward to achieve our goals.
Extreme fear of failure can affect mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
This paralyzing set of thoughts, feelings, and actions can lead to: Avoidance of tasks, projects, opportunities, and even other people (out of perceived negative judgments and a sense of shame or disappointment)

It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure.
People who do so probably live so cautiously that they go nowhere. Put simply, they're not really living at all.

Michael Jordan is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
And yet, he was cut from his high school basketball team because his coach didn't think he had enough skill.

Warren Buffet, one of the world's richest and most successful businessmen, was rejected by Harvard University.

Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin empire, is a high-school dropout.

Ways to stop living in fear,
For example, if you've been too afraid to talk to the new department head (who has the power to give you the promotion you want), then make that your first goal. Plan to stop by her office during the next week to introduce yourself.

Or, imagine that you've dreamed of returning to school to get your MBA, but you're convinced that you're not smart enough to be accepted into business school.
Set a goal to talk with a school counselor or admissions officer to see what's required for admission.

Try to make your goals tiny steps on the route to much bigger goals.
Don't focus on the end picture: getting the promotion, or graduating with an MBA.
Just focus on the next step: introducing yourself to the department head, and talking to an admissions officer. That's it!

Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving forward, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed with visions of your final goal.

We hope this helps someone out there.

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The fear of failure motivates me, pushes me to success.

You are me

The fear of failure motivates me, pushes me to success

Hmmm!
Should rather be hatred for failure. Fear is a torment & produces nothing good.
If you really fear failure, you will more likely find it difficult to make an attempt.

Fear of failure is the path of success

Apt.

But then one don't expect a Ole to win the UCL with Manchester United..

When hopes and desires are gone, fear dies also. When one is free from all attachments the "the dweller in the body' (soul) will remain calm while the body performs it daily duty and will be unstained by sins, as is the lotus leaf by the water of the tank.



Our real work and life is what we think. Make use of your brain for good, don't be afraid of failure. Las Las na die all living things go die.

Fear is a sin unto God

Any body dat just finishing reading the post won't fail in Jesus name amin... hard work and grace will take us all forward

Not could become.
The Fear of Failure is Failure itself.

I am speaking from experience...
No be 1,no be 2

The bouncing back is greater,when u realised that u messed up the first time big time.