In our last blog, we looked at failure and our fear of everything associated. But, let’s flip that failure into a positive with three powerful ways to turn that failure around!
1. Consistency is key.
It’s not about all the things you can do easily, without even a thought – it’s about mastering those things that you once found difficult. That’s where strength comes from and that’s the key to building success from failure. If you fall, (and without trying to be negative here), occasionally, you will, instead of examining your bruises and war wounds, dust yourself down and get right back on it. Consistency is the key to success, so set about mastering whatever brought you down. Consistent action coupled with learning form your mistakes equals consistent results.
2. Watch your mouth!
After a failure, it is all too easy to berate yourself, asking why you did something in a particular way or why you said something in a particular manner. Stop right there! Be aware of your self-talk. Would you really talk like that to a friend (or even a stranger) in the same circumstances? Don’t allow your self-talk to make you feel worthless. You are human after all and acknowledging a mistake as human error and treating yourself with the same degree of respect you would show others is really important. Sure, failure hurts. But, unless you want to stay in that moment of failure, stay positive and get back on track as quickly as possible. Your previous mistakes do not, I repeat, do not define you. So again. Learn what you need to and then let them go.
3. Don’t be a stranger
Sometimes, failures keep us rooted to the past. If we dwell on them too much, they become a bad habit that is hard to break. If this resonates, don’t feel you have to go it alone. Invite others to give you their take on the situation – whether a coach, a mentor or even a friend, their input can be invaluable. This can often be really empowering as you find different solutions to the problem. Who knows, that different perspective may be the key to your success!
Nobody enjoys failure. It’s tough, after all. But, if you regard any knock as an opportunity to reframe, revise and refocus our thoughts and actions, then aren’t they maybe just a teeny bit worthwhile, too? Heck, yes, and then some. In fact, they might be called a “raving success.”
How can failures be turned into a raving success?
Probably the best thing a person can do to “stop failing” is to begin to see the beautiful nuggets of learning and growth with each “failure.” In fact, Sarah Blakely (founder of SPANX) had a father who ENCOURAGED his children to fail, so that they’d be fearless. And those who are fearless are ultimately leaders. And we all are leaders of our own lives. Here’s a video of her, explaining this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TeV9op6Mp8
What might happen if you resolved to count your failures, to challenge yourself to fail at LEAST one time per day? (Hint: get ready for fame…)
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