Failure as a concept!
Saturday, March 04, 2006
fail·ure ( P) Pronunciation Key (flyr)
n.
  1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment.
  2. One that fails: a failure at one's career.
  3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short: a crop failure.
  4. A cessation of proper functioning or performance: a power failure.
  5. Nonperformance of what is requested or expected; omission: failure to report a change of address.
  6. The act or fact of failing to pass a course, test, or assignment.
  7. A decline in strength or effectiveness.
  8. The act or fact of becoming bankrupt or insolvent.
I've been thinking about this word a lot lately. What makes a failure? Lack of motivation or knowledge? Lack of resources or effectiveness? What about unrealistic expectations? If you tried and didn't succeed does that make you a failure?

Why are we so hard on ourselves? Is it because we expect to hit a home run every time at bat? Is it because we deserve to see the scale move if we have put in the work? Have we become so tainted with success that anything less is failure?

I have to ask myself why am I emotionally bankrupt over a temporary setback? It's not that I don't know what to do. I just need to pick myself up and keep on keeping on. Persistence will pay off. I will get to the goal. It may take longer than what I anticipated but the journey is life and the detours only add to the scenery. Don't mind me.....I'm just fine. I'll keep on dancing, even if the music is only in my head.
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At 2:00 PM, Blogger margalit said........
I don't believe in failure, I believe in setbacks. If you think of it that way, setbacks can always be reversed, but failure is so final.

Here via Michele.
 


At 2:28 PM, Blogger Shelli said........
Besides, don't we learn from the setbacks? I think so or at least we can choose to learn from them.
 


At 2:31 PM, Blogger Barbara said........
Failure is impossible.

Susan B. Anthony
 


At 5:00 PM, Blogger rashbre said........
Failure = momentary lapse of reason. As the saying goes, where there is a will, there is a way. But its still fun to type "failure" into google, click "I'm feeling lucky" and then to get this back.

Here via Michele's.

rashbre
 


At 6:09 PM, Blogger jennypenny said........
My boss keeps telling me that I have to stop trying to be perfect and not be so afraid to make a mistake. Easier said than done.. Failure is only true if you let it be. here from Michele's
 


At 6:17 PM, Blogger Kross-Eyed Kitty said........
Hmmm...I just read your previous entry, and it seems to me that THAT entry is about anything BUT failure! You are lucky to have such a wonderful relationship with your daughter. That truly is special.
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At 6:20 PM, Blogger craziequeen said........
A sense of failure is a big part of my life. After being told from a young age I was a failure, I have always perceived myself as a bit of a loss to mankind.......

Impossible hurdles to cross....and I admire anyone who can do it...

cq
 


At 7:04 PM, Blogger Susan said........
I think we play "failure" tapes in our heads...I think they started when we were children and they are hard to get out of our lives. I love Thomas Edison's perspective: "I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
 


At 7:51 PM, Blogger David said........
i dont have to be hard on myself, that is why I have several women around.... LOL
 


At 8:53 AM, Blogger Viamarie said........
I always keep this in my mind...When we have done our best, we should await the result in peace. And if all my efforts don't work out well, that's OK.
 


At 10:54 AM, Blogger Katherine said........
I don't think failure should be viewed as a negative thing. It's just a step on the way to eventual success. It's the trying that is important. So many people are afraid to even try. Hang in there.
 


At 1:08 PM, Blogger mar said........
I like your last sentence because I like people who go by "always look at the bright side of life". Stopping by to say hello and wish you a happy sunday :)
 


At 1:17 PM, Anonymous Froggie said........
I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do something I can do. -- Helen Keller