What failures can teach us?

Waqar Ahmed | The Productivity Science

Let’s be clear, the word failure has various connotations, mostly sort of horror. Everyone has faced failure regardless of the intensity of the failure that happened to any person. It is a real phenomenon. Despite all the beliefs, failure is not a problem because it provides us the opportunity to learn and improvise. However, there are some moments when we overthink the failure, and end up becoming the victim of depression. It is not a good thing to happen to any person on this planet.

Thomas Edison tried 999 different techniques to create a light-bulb and failed. It was after 999 trials that he got real success in the 1000^th trial. These 999 techniques were not a failure; these were the lessons to not quit and look for something new, something greater. After success at the 1000^th time, Edison learned that 999 techniques were not useful and nobody should apply those ever. The world might not have discovered the light that earlier in time if Edison had thought about giving up after 999 trials. His perseverance made the magic happen and today everyone around the world is enjoying bright and colorful nights every single day. Thank goodness, what world would have been without Edison's discovery?

So, what do failures have for us, and what sort of mindset do we need to have when failure hits us?

There are a few things that can help such as:

Failure is just a bump in the road.
There is no such thing called “Dead End” at the moment when failure hits us.
Failure is a redirection in the strategy.
Failure is a lesson that previous technique was not relevant. Let’s try something new.
Failure is about effort. It tests our stamina.
Failure is a reflection of a positive attitude. When failure hits us, it simply means we need to wait a little bit more. Our turn will come really soon.
Failure is not about giving up. In contrast, it’s about initiating a real war with the brain.
Failure has a positive side as it makes us practice patiently, build the mantle and come back stronger.
Failure is a part of life. Nothing is wrong with being a failure at a certain point in life. Take some time and reflect inside and find the correct pattern to make a breakthrough.
Humanity is bigger than any failure. Such silly things don’t define us. So, embrace what’s missing and turn it into a magical opportunity.

Failure is not a full stop. It's a pause! You can resume whenever you want. - Waqar Ahmed

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