We live in a world that is obsessed with success and looks down upon those who fail. It's not easy to survive here without accomplishments. We are constantly judged for how good or bad we are doing in life. People have made their life a race in which everyone is focused on getting ahead of others.
While it’s good to be the best at whatever one does, an important thing to remember is that everyone leads a different life and has different goals. Instead of pitting people against each other, we must encourage them to do better and focus on learning something new throughout the process.
Success and failure are not the good and bad aspects of life, rather these are the two faces of the same coin. We must understand that success and failure go together, and one cannot be valued without the existence of the other. It’s time to change the way we define these terms and eliminate the conditions associated with failing and succeeding in life.
Here are some quotes on success and failure that will inspire you to do your best without any pressure:
"Success is never permanent, and failure is never final." - Mike Ditka
If you think that your success will ensure a good life or your failure will put an end to everything, you’re mistaken. Life is a constant struggle between good days and bad days. Success will not last forever, and failure cannot define the final verdict of your potential. There’s always room for improvement and at the same time, if you don’t maintain your consistency, you may lose the spot you gained any day.
“Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard for it.”
Don't just dream of success. Dare to get out of your world of dreams and work hard to prove your mettle. Your thoughts and wishes alone cannot make your dreams come true until you take action to fulfill them. Everyone dreams to make it big in life but only those who are ready to get out of their comfort zone succeed in realizing their dreams.
“Successful people never worry about what others are doing.”
Those who succeed, create their own path. They don't care about what others are doing and where they are going. They believe that every person has their own unique journey and move on their way. If you waste your time looking at what others are doing, you’ll lose the opportunity to explore your potential. So, stop comparing your life with others and start working on your goals.
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” - Pele
Success doesn't come overnight. It is the result of preparation, hard work, sacrifice, perseverance and learning from failure over a long period of time. In its true sense, success is a result of exceling at something that you also love to do. Although some amount of luck is important, it won’t work if you are not putting your best foot forward. For the world, it may seem like overnight success but for that person, it’s the result of years of work that nobody else has seen.
“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas A. Edison
Failure is the best way to experience and learn new things. Instead of fearing failure learn from it. Even when you fail, you learn about the ways that won't work. In a way, the more you fail, the better you will understand what not to do. Eventually, you are taking a good lesson out of failure and that’s what counts. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”
Asking a successful person about their secret is like belittling their efforts and implying that they have used some sort of trick or shortcut to reach where they are. There is no secret to attain success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. With persistence and dedication, anything is possible. You may reach at the top sooner with tricks and shortcuts, but eventually you’ll fall if you aren’t good at what you do.
“There is no failure. Only feedback.” - Robert Allen
No one likes to fail; your fear is supported by an illusion that failure makes you worthless. But the reality is that there is no such thing as failure. Failure is when you give up and don't try again. So, if you want to get success in your life, treat your failure as feedback, and learn from it. Work on your shortcomings and pay attention to what’s not working so far. This will help you rule out the approaches that don’t work so you can focus on the correct ones.
“Success all depends on the second letter.”
The second letter of the term 'success’ defines the most important element of succeeding, i.e., you. You are responsible for your own achievements. Others can only encourage and provide guidance, but you are the one who must face the challenges and overcome them. It’s your own journey that you are required to complete. Be confident and do your best. That’s the only way to ensure success.