You’ve seen this line, right? “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” It kind of reads like one of those quotes you’d scroll past on social media, only half paying attention. But this time, let’s actually dive into it.
Here’s the deal: Failing isn’t just some annoying side effect of trying to do stuff—it’s actually the main course, the secret sauce. Every time you faceplant into a new mistake, you’re learning something valuable. Yeah, it stings, but it’s also gold.
Think about it. You tried something, and it blew up on your face? Awesome. That means you’re out there, pushing limits and actually doing something. If you’re nailing everything on the first go, you’re probably playing it way too safe. And where’s the fun in that?
“Fail better.” I love that. It’s not about sucking at a higher level; it’s about getting smarter every time you trip up. It’s like leveling up in a game, but the game is life. Each mess-up is a lesson, making you more of a badass for the next round.
So, here’s the thing: personal journey and all that jazz. Your failures are yours alone. They’re like battle scars, proof that you’re in the fight. But this whole cycle of trying, failing, learning, and trying again? That’s universal. It’s how we get better, tougher, smarter.
If you’re staring down something new and thinking, “Nah, I might mess up,” my friend, that’s exactly why you should dive in headfirst. It’s in that wild leap, that moment of “oh crap,” where the magic happens. You’ll either nail it, which is awesome, or you’ll stack it, learn something, and come back even stronger.
So, next time you botch something up, take a moment. Yeah, it sucks, but it’s also a step forward. Embrace the chaos of it all. Keep pushing, keep failing, and keep getting better. Because, at the end of the day, those failures pave the way to the kind of victories that really count.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No biggie. Get back up. Screw up in new and exciting ways. And eventually? You’ll find yourself succeeding in ways you never imagined. That’s the heart of it, the true spirit of pushing through and owning every part of the journey. Let’s get after it.
Stay disciplined. Stay resilient.
Jim Lunsford
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