Failure is inevitably part of life. And for those who are continuously challenging themselves—whether in their careers, health, or personal goals—there will be numerous hardships and setbacks to overcome.
It’s what you make of those failures that really sets you apart from the rest. It’s those that can turn a difficult situation into a positive that find true self-awareness and success. One of the most important things to remember when you feel like throwing in the towel is that everyone who wants to do something of value will undoubtedly face failure within some aspect of their life.
Overcome Failure
That is why I am here – it’s a big reason that I have created “1 Day At A Time” and this blog. Because I have learned that throughout life- changes will take place and there will always be challenges that we have to face. But, by showing up every day and giving it your all 1 Day At A Time, you will be able to accomplish anything. You will be able to reach any goal and overcome failure and any other obstacle that gets in the way.
If you don’t believe me, take a look at some of the difficult paths and obstacles many famous celebrities, artists, and creatives had to overcome before ultimately reaching their goals. Vincent van Gogh only sold 1 painting throughout his life. Oprah grew up poor and was fired from her job at Baltimore’s WJZ. Walt Disney declared bankruptcy and J.K. Rowling was rejected from 12 major publishing houses for her Harry Potter books! Instead of giving up, these people who we’ve grown to honor and look up to kept on going and it’s that drive that propelled them into successful careers.
Persistency Is Key To Overcome Failure
Undoubtfully they encountered difficulties and setbacks along the way, some more than others. But one thing that they had in common is that they were persistent. Imagine if they just gave up the first time something got hard or they didn’t understand. Life itself would be so different for each of us. We wouldn’t be able to look back and see how these creatives have overcome failure and made a huge impact on this planet.
Don’t hold back on your dream because you are afraid of something going wrong. I mean, hey- if something does go wrong, you are most likely on the right path. That means life is making you stronger and preparing you for the other lessons coming your way! You may be the next one to change the world and you won’t even know if you don’t try. Who knows? Your name might even be added to the list of people who have overcome failure!
Invaluable created this neat infographic that outlines some of our favorite creatives and the setbacks they had to overcome to ultimately accomplish their dreams. Check it out below, and gain inspiration for your next endeavors. Check out Invaluable’s original post here
I challenge you to take time to reflect. Are there any stories of these 12 creatives that you relate to most? Is there one that inspires you more than others? Please share in the comments below!
Remember... no matter what challenges you face,
Take it 1 Day At A Time.
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I have a 5-year-old who absolutely has a fixed mindset. In the jigsaw puzzle example, I definitely recognized him in the group that wanted to do the same puzzle over and over. Not because he loves it, but because he doesn t want to do something difficult and fail. I feel like I ve always praised effort and hard work! How can I get him to be more open to growth?
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