III. Fail Often
Fear inaction more than failure.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” — Marcus Aurelius
It’s good to fail.
The pragmatic way to think of failure is not in the event itself.
But of what it makes of you spiritually, mentally, physically and how it alters your reality.
Seeing you can survive the pain of failure, you become more resilient for the next mountain to hike because stopping isn't an option.
You have a gift to express, the fire of ambition to utilize, people to take care of, and sanity to maintain.
You become more open to other possibilities after failure. Maybe this one thing wasn't the best. Or the only one you could have or do.
You use the skills and lessons you've mined from the experience to expand another domain.
You lose your virginity. Reality becomes your playground.
And in this process, you come to learn what you ought to value most: skill, learning and a system — your presentation to the world.
I'm not telling you to fail on purpose. That's a weakness of character.
But to embrace the probability of failure inherent in calculated risks so you can pour all of yourself into them because even in defeat you'll always be left with the seeds of future success from the tree of life.
Fuck your unstained reputation.
Create a new one — of courage and resilience — by finishing what you start.
Trying hard comes with new relationships, notoriety, resources, and experience.
Think of what a precious privilege it is to try your hand at the greatest of goals. To challenge yourself. To see the continual development of your power, prowess, and strength.
Fear inaction more than failure, for in passivity you’re wasting an invaluable and non-fungible gift: life.
Today's task:
Take a risk you've been putting off today.
See you tomorrow. xo
A.V