Everyone everywhere is trying to get somewhere, whether it be landing the job of their dreams or finally holding that diploma they worked so hard for... And sometimes, you think it's going to be a smooth ride there.
Wrong.
Failure is always part of the road to success. It is inevitable to fail.
Some days, you might feel like you've hit the bottom and will contemplate if it's even worth it to get back up again. But hopefully, you will get back up and work towards your goals like never before.
Even though I'm young and still learning, one important lesson that I've learned in my life is that you learn the most when you're hurting. Regardless of whether it is due to heart break or disappointment; hurting is the right time to grieve, to evaluate your mistakes or the situation, and to learn from it. And it's these hurtful experiences, like failing, that mold you into a better, stronger version of yourself.
Recently, I felt like I was trying to do everything at once. I was trying to go to work, (attempted) to ace all of my finals, to write papers, to still be there for people, to plan for the holidays, and to get a decent amount of sleep all at the same time... And honestly, it was brutal, but I made it through.
There were times where I felt myself giving up, realizing that I was failing at trying to do everything at once... And though I was mad at myself for not doing it all, I realized that that is okay.
I realized that this is a part of trying to get to where I am going and that this is going to make me a better person. I learned that I can't do it all, no matter how much I try. And as sad as that sounds, it just means that I have to work on myself and learn to prioritize. My failings have taught me what not to do again, and to try another method next time. And when that time rolls around, I will.
And I want you to do that, too.
There will be times where you study so hard for a test and still flunk. There will be times where you will upset people because you haven't had time to be there for them. There will be times where you'll feel like you've failed your peers and yourself because you couldn't accomplish what you wanted to. And honestly, that is okay. It's going to hurt that you failed, but it'll only build you up in the end.
So, go out there and fail.
I know, it sounds frightening, but it will happen. Even the most successful people in the world have failed several times before they became household names. But the only rule you have to follow, like every other successful person today did, is when you fail you can't let it tear you down, but allow it to build you back up... Like the Japanese proverb, "You'll get knocked down seven times, back up eight times."
And remember: no matter how many times you'll fail, you'll always get to where you're going as long as you never give up.
