Often we don’t try because then we can’t fail.
- This choice lets us continue to believe in the possibility that we might be capable.
- It
at least lets us think that we have successfully hidden our weaknesses from
others.
- Ex. Many overweight people don’t lose weight. They believe they can when they want to but they just don’t want to. It is just their belief that they could change if they wanted
- In truth, their greatest fear is that they will try and fail, sending a message to others that they are weak and lazy. And confirming to themselves that they are incapable of change.
- “If I don’t try, then I can’t get hurt.”
Re-source: Remember
When you are contemplating taking a risk that can result in failure, the first thing you need to remember is that you will have value whether you fail or succeed. The only true failure is not trying.
- Failure teaches you how to succeed. When you learn what you’ve done wrong, you can take steps in the future to get it right.
- With the right attitude, you can turn any setback to a guide for growth.
craving and resource from “Unlimited” – How to build an exceptional life – by Jillian Michaels
