I'm ready to FAIL

About two and a half years ago, I decided to start a business. Only, I’ve been afraid to call it that. I haven’t been honest with myself about the work that I am doing (or not doing), and when I look back, it shows. I think, like many people, that I am afraid to put myself out there in fear of getting shut down. If I don’t ask the question, no one can say no. But guess what? Then no one can say YES either!

I’ve learned from so many leaders that failure is the only way to success. If you aren’t failing, then you aren’t trying. Every failure is an opportunity to learn something. So guess what? I am ready to fail. I am ready to fail BIG time. I am so grateful to be a part of a team that is not afraid to share their downfalls. Willing to share their shortcomings. Excited even to share when they have fallen flat on their face. If you aren’t willing to fail, then you aren’t willing to grow. 

I think that sometimes we are scared to fail because it feels like the end. But here's the thing: Failure is not final. It isn't the end. It's just a little hiccup. It's just finding what didn't work so that next time, you'll be able to find what does work just that much quicker. When you are honest with yourself about why you are working so hard on something, I think it starts to make your vision that much clearer. Being scared to fail is not uncommon. But being scared to fail, and trying it anyways, is what makes leaders stand out. 

The next time that you want to step out in faith, and be bolder than you have before, just remember this: F.A.I.L. is a First Attempt In Learning. If you are going to fail, fail BIG. And I will be right there with you.

xo
​SJ