What do you think when you hear the word failure? You probably are thinking that you're not good enough and that you should give up.
While failure can involve those thoughts and emotions, failure can also make us stronger or wiser. When I think of this definition of failure, I'm reminded of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb. While there are many conflicting stories of how many times Edison "failed" at inventing the electric light bulb, most agree it was in the thousands before he found the right combination of materials.
One of Edison's most famous quotes is, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. I am not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."
If you adopt this same attitude, you'll overcome your feelings of failure and be able to see your dreams and desires come to fruition.
The truth is, you only fail when you give up! When you keep trying until you've found the answer or the solution, you're successful.
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