Are you willing to share your failures?

Hello, First off, there is no such thing as failure. You only fail when you don't try or you are doubting yourself. Many people fail before they even try because they are thinking all the negative things and they have self doubt. But there is no such thing as failing if you try. Trying means you are giving yourself a chance to succeed in what you want to do. And how can you fail if you try. Yes, things may not go the way you want but if you gave it all you got and left everything on the table, that is not failing. I was a fighter. I have been in MMA for 11 years now. About 6 years ago, I had my first pro fight. I was so scared to fight but knew I could win. Well, I got knocked out. After the fight I was so mad at myself and was kicking myself all week after. It was until the following week that I reviewed the tape. I saw I got knocked out! but then I also noticed something really cool. It was clearly visiable that I never gave up. I could of tapped out or said stop to end the fight but I didn't. Actually that never crossed my mind during the fight. I layed everything on the table that night. And I still got knocked out. Today, I think back to that fight and am so thankful I got knocked out. I am not twice the fighter I was just knowing my inner strength I have. I am a harder worker, more dedicated and I am consistantly hardening my spirit. Today, it was victory because If it never happened, I would not be the man I am today. So you tell me, since I got knocked out, was that a failure or a victorty disguised untill I could see the real value of my experience?

Yes I am. I am the type of person who is usually successful so sharing my failures makes people feel more comfertable around me. It is good to fail sometimes it gives other people some hope. Also you can learn from feedback where you went wrong and then you can correct yourself and be more perfect next time. I also speak about my failures here on mylot and get lots of helpful responses. Honesty also helps you master your emotions then you can enjoy watching others hold back the truth and feel comfertable that you are honest with yourself and have no problem telling people how it is even if you fail.

There are no such things as failures. When I am unable to reach my goal, I call it a misstep. Yes, it's normal to get frustrated. But I should not worry because worry never helps. I'd share my frustration with friends and whoever wants to listen. It's good to vent and feel lighter and freed from the burden. By sharing, we are able to listen to other people's opinions and advice. In that way, we are able to learn and enrich our lives and others learn from our mistakes, as well. From experience, I've learned that by being nervous, I lost my focus and that's what prevents me from doing the right thing. Don't worry my friend, one day you'll be able to laugh at this experience. God bless you, aquacan.

hello, It is really hard to admit your failure in front of many people especially if they know that you are really prepared to it. It also happened to me and I am also frustrated like you but I just let it forgot and tell myself "Next time". Yes, it took long to recover but I have to accept that I already done that I dont have to regret it anymore. I just expect too much that is why the outcome is not successful as what I expected. That is why I never expect too much to what I am doing in that way I can accept the failure easily. You can do it next time. alright?! cheers!

hello aquacan! I've also experienced that one. But it was slight different from you. I've been ask by my teacher to share my funniest experience during girl scout camping.I was the only girl scout who wakes up late, often lefts by the group and always fail to do the tasks. Most of my team members scolded me. I was 9 years old that time. I don't want to lie so I told the class. Boys were laughing as well as girls who were my team mates during camp. Whenever I remember that, I can't help but laugh thinking how sluggish I was before. But I cant imagine that I'm a nurse now, who comes quickly to patient whenever they needed me. I made that experience as an inspiration for me to go on and develop myself into a better person. I would like to tell you this: Be thankful of all your failures because these will mold you to change for you to become a better person someday. Cheer up Aquacan! God bless you!

I think I will surely tell my my failures in my life to my friends a loud. I think it is very important. Friends are to share our failures and our difficulties and they correct us or give suggestions when we have any mistakes in it. So I think it is very important to share everything including success and failures to your friends as well as to others.