Fail more and more and more…
Failure is often seen as something to avoid, but what if it’s actually the secret to growth? Not the big, life-changing failures, but the small, everyday ones. Failing often—at the little things—can be one of the most powerful ways to build resilience and learn how to handle bigger setbacks.
Think about it: What’s the worst that could happen if you asked a stranger for money, or greeted someone in an elevator and they didn’t respond? Or if you sent a cold email to the CEO of your dream company and never got a reply? The worst outcome is that you’ll fail. And that’s actually great. Because by failing, you’re teaching yourself something valuable—how to deal with rejection and bounce back.
This isn’t just about getting over failure, but about building the muscle to handle it better each time. The more you put yourself in situations where you could fail, the more you’ll understand that failure isn’t the end. It’s just a step toward success.
Real-Life Example:
Take the story of Harsh Agarwal, a tech blogger from India. Harsh wanted to start his own blog, but his first few attempts were unsuccessful. He wrote articles, reached out to potential collaborators, and even tried monetizing his content, but nothing worked. Instead of giving up, Harsh learned from his failures. Each time he figured out what didn’t work, he made adjustments and kept trying. Today, his blog, ShoutMeLoud, is one of the most successful blogging platforms in India.
The point is, Harsh didn’t succeed by avoiding failure. He succeeded by embracing it, learning from it, and trying again. Each small failure brought him closer to figuring out what actually worked.
You can do the same. Start with the small things—send that cold email, make that risky suggestion at work, approach a stranger with an idea. If you fail, great. That’s part of the process. Each failure helps you grow, teaching you something new about yourself and the world.
The beauty of small failures is that they are low-risk but high-reward. They help you build confidence, resilience, and a mindset that is open to learning. Over time, you’ll find that these small failures make you more comfortable taking bigger risks. And that’s where real growth happens.
So, the next time you’re afraid to take a chance because you might fail, do it anyway. Fail often, and fail in small ways. Over time, you’ll find that these little failures are your stepping stones to success. It’s through failure that you learn, grow, and ultimately, succeed.