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III. Fail Often

Fear inaction more than failure.

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Sep 23, 2024
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“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…

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