Failure Called. It Wants Its Power Back

Bryan Rudolph
1 day ago
2 min read

"We sometimes fall flat on our face. But people don't mind people who try things and fail." — Richard Branson

If failure worked in customer service, I imagine every phone call would begin exactly the same way.

"Thank you for calling Failure Incorporated.

Your dreams are very important to us.

Please continue holding while we remind you of that embarrassing thing you did in 2017."

For some reason, our brains never delete those memories.

Instead, they save them in a folder labeled:

"Please Replay at 2:00 A.M."

The funny thing is...

Most people aren't nearly as interested in our failures as we think they are.

They're busy replaying their own.

Often we believe every stumble is being watched under a giant spotlight.

In reality?

Most people are simply inspired that we had the courage to step onto the stage in the first place.

Because here's the truth...

You cannot fall flat on your face while standing perfectly still.

Here are three gentle reminders for the next time life doesn't go according to plan.

1. Stop Confusing Failure With Finality #commission earned

A failed attempt is just that.

An attempt.

It is not the final chapter of your story.

It's simply one page.

Imagine quitting a novel after chapter three because the hero had a bad day.

You'd never discover the ending.

Your life deserves the same patience.

2. Give Yourself Credit for Showing Up

Some victories never receive trophies. #commission earned

Making the phone call.

Launching the business.

Having the difficult conversation.

Trying something that scares you.

Those moments deserve celebration because courage always comes before confidence.

The people you admire most aren't fearless.

They're simply more practiced at beginning again.

3. Let Failure Teach Instead of Terrify

Failure is an awful life coach.

It's loud.

Dramatic.

A little sarcastic.

But every now and then...

It accidentally says something useful.

Instead of asking,

"Why did this happen to me?"

Try asking,

"What is this trying to teach me?"

One question keeps you stuck.

The other keeps you growing.

Conclusion

Richard Branson reminds us that people don't mind those who try and fail.

In fact...

They're usually cheering for them.

Because trying is hopeful.

Trying is brave.

Trying means you haven't given up on yourself.

So if you happen to fall flat on your face...

Smile.

At least you're pointed in the right direction to get back up.

And who knows?

The story you'll tell someday may begin with,

"Well...that certainly wasn't how I planned it."

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