We are a learning society. We spend many years and countless hours learning things in school, taking refresher courses, pursuing post-graduate level course work, and internet classes. Yet, when someone does not succeed, it is a truly enlightened individual that remembers to label it for what it is ... a learning experience. People that are able to recognize this when it shows up in their own lives are able to use it to their advantage. In fact, they are typically very successful because they possess a "willingness to fail". They are able to look at what most would consider a failure, as a means to get to their final destination. Just because they go off-track temporarily does not mean they are not even closer to their target. It is simply targeting, realigning, and targeting again until whatever they are after is achieved.
It is often said that children can be cruel, but it is adults that are cruel. Adults would never look at a young child attempting something and label that child a failure. They would say "Aww, Sally that's okay, that was a good try, you'll get it next time!" They might even remark to another adult that it's so wonderful to see how far Sally has come over the past few weeks. As adults we forget that life is a constant growth process. We are always capable of learning no matter how old we are, and we should continue to take risks. We should never be fearful of failure because failure is just another form of constructive criticism. Why is it constructive criticism? Because criticism that fosters lessons and growth that are expressed in a non-threatening manner is constructive. It is the only form of criticism that is in alignment with the universe, and positive self-talk is the best way to approach our endeavors.
If fear of failure is keeping you from attempting something you long to do, ask yourself why you are letting it worry you. Is not taking a chance by doing something, much more courageous than doing nothing at all? If everyone thought of failure as a major obstacle, we would not have the technological advancements that we currently so accustomed to. How many times did Sir Isaac Newton have to be bonked on the head before he made sense of the Law of Gravity? What about Benjamin Franklin and his kite, or scientists and their cures and vaccines? The point is we would still be in the Dark Ages, if various inventors, scientists and others had refused to step out of their comfort zones and dare to take a chance at failure. Isn't it time you made your mark?
Failure is just one step in the right direction to the ultimate goal of growth and success. Don't be afraid to try new things, stretch beyond your comfortable limits and stray off-course. The worse that can happen is that you'll fail, learn from that instance and have to try something new.
So, dust off those rollerblades, go take that snowboarding lesson, or go sign up for that class, life is too short to play it safe all the time. Go fail, er I mean learn!
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone - To learn more about this author, visit Eva Gregory's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
 |
Related Articles |
|
 Are You Stuck in Your Comfort Zone
|
| |
It's easy to get stuck in a comfort zone, and it is very costly because when we limit possibilities to what is comfortable, we stop learning. A living organism that stops learning dies. Period. End of story.
|
|
I Triple Dog Dare Ya…
|
| |
If you never step out of your comfort zone, how on earth will you ever know what you could have possibly achieved in your life? How will you ever learn anything from your triumphs as well as your mistakes? How will ...
|
|
SHYNESS
|
| |
To overcome shyness you have to challenge that label right at the start and speak to people who can help you. And there are people who both can and want to help you – they would be happy for you to ask.
|
|
Find the Greatness within Yourself
|
| |
 You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself. - Galileo
|
|
Embracing Change
|
| |
An article of 867 words that focuses on how to identify your comfort zone, how to challenge your feelings about change and how to move forward in your life and career.
|
 |
Related Businesses - Evan Elite Authors |
|
Leanne Hoagland-Smith
Are your sales where you want them to be? Will you be one of the few who achieves sales success or one of the many who have failed to change? So what are you doing to change those results? Let’s be honest, with companies moving globally and at lightening speeds, the traditional business solutions are outdated and dead. My approach moves your business out of its comfort zone and secures your competitive advantage now. If you are seeking to increase sales, build customer loyalty, create a culture of great attitudes or just achieve some sleep filled nights, then we should talk because my clients have experienced exactly those types of results. Learn more about customer loyalty at http://www.processspecialist.com/customer-loyalty.htm Give me a call at 219.759.5601 for a free strategy session. P.S. If you are seeking a motivational speaker, sales trainer or small business expert that will leave your audience smiling and remembering, please feel free to contact me at 219.759.5601. - Visit Leanne Hoagland-Smith's Website |
|
George Ludwig
George Ludwig is a recognized authority on sales strategy and peak performance psychology. An international speaker, trainer, and corporate consultant, he helps clients like Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, Northwestern Mutual, CIGNA, and numerous others improve sales force effectiveness and performance.
Though it's George's strategies and processes that help corporations increase productivity and performance, it's his tremendous energy and dynamism that spark the transformation. Again and again, clients remark on his amazing ability to unleash human capacity and inspire men and women to break out of their comfort zones. The result is a whole new type of salesperson.
His customized presentations teach achievers to make stunning advances in their lives. From helping salespeople realize cherished dreams to helping corporations exponentially accelerate revenue streams, George Ludwig leaves audiences and individuals empowered, emboldened, and clamoring for more.
George is the best-selling author of Power Selling: Seven Strategies for Cracking the Sales Code and Wise Moves: 60 Quick Tips to Improve Your Position in Life & Business. - Visit George Ludwig's Website |
|
The Evan Elite Authors program is currently in beta phase. For details please contact us.
|
|
|
Eva Gregory
(Visit Eva's Website)
About the Author:
Eva Gregory, International Coach of the
Year 2006, "America's Feel Good Coach",
speaker and author of The Feel Good Guide
To Prosperity (w
ww.feelgoodguide.com)has instructed
thousands on the Law of Attraction in
person, on the radio and in dozens of
teleconference training seminars and
programs. She is the author of several
books and e-books and has co-developed
several telephone-based and internet-based
training courses on the Law of Attraction.
Her most popular program to date is her
Leading Edge Living One Year Success
Program. Eva is regularly featured on
radio and in the media and is a recognized
authority on the Law of Attraction. Her
latest book, co-authored with Jack
Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen is Life
Lessons for Mastering the Law of
Attraction. To learn more about her
products and services, visit www.LeadingEdgeCoaching.com
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR
WEB SITE?
You're welcome to use this article online
as long as it remains complete and
unaltered (including the "About The
Author" info above)
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
![[Get Copyright Permissions]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.gif){kind=small}
