#FAILATIVE

Ways to creatively deal with failure. Fail & creative gives #Failative

It comes to everyone. Some fear it; others have the courage to deal with it. No, I am not talking about death. FAILURE. One that forces some to tumble & fall off the ladder; while the exceptional brave all odds & go further with a promise to learn from the mistake keeping it a thing of the past.

All kind of people face letdowns. The hardworking, the indolent, the preacher, the spiritual. Not one achiever has reached his full potential if not for his ‘bad fate’. Failure is like the uninvited Sunday guest, which no one is too fond of. Even if treated well, there stands no guarantee that it won’t come back to you again!

I have personally been through it too. A major change it brings to a person is, it makes you grounded. It is for you to decide whether you want the jolt of the catastrophe to destroy your high flying ego or you. One low does not mean you start to rethink your purpose of living. Suicide is the cruellest punishment a person can give to himself. No matter what, it is very important to know that life is beautiful.

I quote Truman Capote-

“Failure is the condiment which gives success its flavour.” 

There is a different high one experiences on having emerged from a downfall; something which is incomparable to having won all challenges of life.

My aim is not to glorify failure, but to present solutions, in case of occurrence of one. Remember, the world makes an idol out of an ordinary only when he achieves. It is tough out there for a second chance! One personality trait which comes in handy during the difficult time is a good sense of humour. Laugh off the burden of having lost!

Atychiphobia is the fear of failure. It has been noticed, that more than failing at attempting to do something, people tend to avoid the attempt itself. What’s the harm in trying, I say! Having been defeated in a battle is much superior & respectful than having run away from it.

We should consider ourselves lucky to have been born in this period. There is an array of options to choose from, so failing at one of them, is no big deal! Unlike about a few decades back, we can now work in any profession. Education is also now available in almost any area of interest. Try different hats, one size doesn't fit all.

Having a clear goal in head is the best way to avoid failure at it. When we know from within where we are heading to, losing our way is nearly impossible. Focus is what we all lack. One thing at a time. Multi-tasking is not a feat, but just another word for ambiguity.

 Humanity measures success by the amount of money you have made, which according to me is a wrong assessment. Success, according to me, is when a person is content with what he has accomplished.

Never fear failure. It is the annoying mosquito which bites you & sucks a little out of you on each arrival. All you have to do is grab it into your fist & finish it.