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The Mindset Shifts You Need to Overcome Failure

Jan 29, 2023

Most people experience failure at some point in their life. It's part of being human. But how you deal with failure can be the difference between success and continued failure. If you want to overcome failure, you need to have the right mindset.
 
Here are some mindset shifts you may need to make to overcome failure.
 
 
SOME IDEAS FROM ME
 
 
Stop Making Excuses
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When you fail, it's easy to make excuses, but it does nothing to help you overcome your failure. It only keeps you stuck in a cycle of self-defeat. Instead of making excuses, take responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes.
 
Embrace Your Mistakes 
 
Mistakes are inevitable. But instead of punishing yourself over them, embrace them as part of the learning process. Use your mistakes as an opportunity to grow and learn.
 
Let Go Of The Perfection
 
Perfection is an illusion. It doesn't exist, and pursuing it will only lead to more failure. So instead, accept that you're human and will make mistakes. Then focus on doing your best and improving little by little.
 
Do Not Compare Yourself To Others                                                                                       group of girls standing on sunflower field during daytime
Equating yourself to others is a recipe for disaster. Everyone is on their own journey, and comparing yourself to someone else's progress will only make you feel worse. Instead, focus on your own journey and celebrate your own successes.
 
Believe In Yourself
 
The most critical mindset shift you need to make is to believe in yourself. No one can do it for you. You have to think that you can overcome failure and achieve success to do it. If you don’t think you can, you will likely avoid taking the necessary action.
 
Take Action
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You can't overcome failure if you don't take action. Just thinking about what you need to do won't get you anywhere. You have to take concrete steps towards your goals. And when you stumble, get back up and try again.
 
Persevere
 
Overcoming failure is not a linear process. There will be ups and downs. You’re going to have days that make you feel as excellent and high as an angel, but then you’re likely going to have days that make you feel like you’re in a bad place. But if you keep moving forward, you will eventually reach your goals. So don't give up, no matter how hard it gets.
 
Be Patient
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Success takes time. No magic pill will instantly make all your dreams come true. Instead, you have to put in the hard work and be patient. Trust that you will eventually reach your goals if you keep moving forward.
 
If you want to overcome failure, you may need to shift your mindset. Stop making excuses, learn from your mistakes, let go of perfection, don't compare yourself to others, and believe in yourself. Making these mindset shifts will help you overcome failure and achieve success.
 
 
 
FROM THE PROFESSIONALS:
 
“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” – Arianna Huffington
“The phoenix must burn to emerge.” ― Janet Fitch                           
 
“Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.” – John F Kennedy
 
LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW:
 
What has been your biggest failure? Were you able to overcome it? What did you learn as a result?
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- I'll see you in class,

Dante

This column was published by the author in their personal capacity.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.

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