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Failure is simply a price we pay to achieve success.

The American author, pastor, and motivational speaker John Maxwell reminds us that it is in spite of all of the reasons that achievers believe themselves to be failures that they persevere.

In fact, it is necessary to make mistakes if one is ever to venture out on their own.

Favorably Failing Forward is you owning which step on the path you are on, and having no fear for making mistakes.

Mistakes are simply fuel for growth, and by you adopting a growth mindset, your success becomes inevitable with enough determination, passion, and action applied towards your goals.

Favorably Failing Forward

The more you do, the more you fail.

The more you fail, the more you learn.

The more you learn, the more you earn.

This is true in many aspects of life.

Energy, frequency, and vibration are keys to your success.

And your success is defined by you, so you are naturally inclined to achieve it.

The sooner you can be through with embodying all of the things that are not successful to you, the more expeditiously you will manifest the life that is success on your terms.

Favorably Failing Forward is that new mantra.

10 Reasons Why Failing Forward is An Excellent Way to Succeed

1. Clarifying your vision:

Nothing forces you to reassess your methods and goals quite like failing.

With each failure, you get the opportunity to refine the way you approach things, as well as the intentions guiding your vision.

To carry a positive action requires the development of a positive vision.

2.   Building Resilience:

“Grit is not just about stubborn persistence. It’s also about choosing the right goals.” – Angela Duckworth

Resilience is a key to rising again after going through challenging times.

Facing and overcoming failures is a tested way to build mental and emotional toughness.

3.   Learning Opportunities:

Every failure teaches you valuable lessons.

With each mistake comes another opportunity to learn and grow.

4. It Encourages Innovation:

Necessity is the mother of innovation. Failures come from taking risks.

Risk happens when you take action. Taking action leads to mistakes.

Cue learning opportunities and growth.

5.  Character Building:

Failure is impactful in shaping your character.

Between failures, and on the roadway to success you learn the value of hard work, humility, and perseverance.

Each of these traits is crucial to your long-term success.

6.   Increases Your Adaptability:

Much like the famously funny Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. Bear Grylls memes, the ability to adapt to the circumstances is a key to your success in life, business or, in your art.

In failure, flexibility is a key asset in your ability to recognize when to cut your losses and move to a new strategy.

The pandemic years showed us the power of the pivot, and how adaptability can ultimately be wielded as a stronger tool in your quiver of skill sets

7.   Strengthens Your Network:

It’s true; people like to be of help. Helping others can help people feel a sense of belonging and reduce isolation.

As you fail more… and hopefully also begin to overcome your habits of perfectionism- you can step into the powerful position of asking for help.

As you do so, you allow others to shine in roles and spaces that they enjoy being in, while also strengthening your network of mentors, peers, supporters, and friends who will be a part of guiding you towards your success.

8.   Enhances Creativity:

Have you ever had someone tell you that you may benefit from a change in perspective?

If so, you were likely facing one of those moments when your approach to a problem was not providing the results you most desired.

Oftentimes, turning your lens to view the situation from another angle is enough to boost your creativity, often leading to breakthroughs and innovations.

9.   Providing Motivation:

The only way to go is up, right?

In many arenas of life, it is in the throes of a massive (to us…) failure that we see or decide right then what we are truly capable of.

Once you come to from this moment and decide what your non-negotiables are on your quest for greatness, you are freer to fly.

A loss is sometimes all the motivation one needs to seek that next win.

10.   Manifest Future Successes: 

“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again.” – Henry Ford

With clarity of vision, motivation to succeed, newfound resiliency, a strong network, enhanced creativity, and a solid, yet adaptable character you will be well on your way to manifesting your future successes.

Taking responsibility for your failures, and developing a growth mindset will propel you forward.

So as you move along your journey, do so bravely and just know that you can fail forward favorably.

A ship wasn’t built for the harbor, set sail on your dreams.

Go! Create a successful life that only your imagination can deliver.

 

Failing Forward Resourcefully

1. Books:

“Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones For Success.” by John C. Maxwell

“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” by Carol S. Dweck

“Grit: The Power of Passion And Perseverance.” by Angela Duckworth

2.   Podcasts:

School of Greatness: by Lewis Howes

How To Be A Better Human: by TED Audio Collective

The Evan Carmichael Show: by Evan Carmichael

3.   Websites and Blogs:

TED Talks

INC.com

Brainz Magazine

4.   Online Courses:

Coursera’s “Learning How To Learn”

LinkedIn Learning’s “Five Fails A Day” with Caroline A. Wanga

From Failure To Famous

1. Walt Disney:

He failed and failed, oftentimes pushing himself, his brother, and his studios to the brink of extinction before coming through with the breakthroughs that led to the success of his storied brand today.

2.   Steve Jobs:

Steve Jobs is an easy example because the products, brand, and idea of Apple, the company he created alongside Steve Wozniak are so ubiquitous today. In earlier times failures with a Macintosh TV, Lisa and others were stumbling blocks.

3.   Indra Nooyi:

Indra Nooyi overcame many odds coming from her home country Chennai (Madras) all the way to life in Connecticutt, USA and leading Pepsi Co. as it’s chairperson and chief executive officer for many years.