By Isaiah Trevino –
Being afraid of failure is one of the most common reasons people aren’t as successful as they could be. They will fail once or twice and think that whatever it is they are doing just isn’t for them. What they often fail to understand is that some of the most successful people have failed much more than have ever succeeded, and it is because of these failures that they have become as successful as they are.
When somebody runs into failure, it can change a person in one of two ways. The great thing about it is, you have the ability to choose how it can specifically change you. For one person, it may shatter goals and dreams, and not allow them to dream big in anything in their life again because they are afraid of the failure that they may have to endure a second time. In another instance, it can be exactly the reason why they continue to move forward. They will learn from their failures and understand that without it, there is no success. So, when you do fail, you have to sit down and talk to yourself to find out which direction you want to go in.
“Failing forward” is a great way to look at it. Failing will happen, but every failure doesn’t have to be such a major setback. Instead, you learn from these moments, and they give you an opportunity to move forward into your success. The most successful people in the world have a unique perspective on failure, and they can quickly find out how to turn it into a positive.
Failure can mold and shape a person more than success ever will. You learn so much about yourself during those times; you learn exactly how bad you want what you’re going for, how much courage you have, and exactly how much you can take without giving up. It is important to have that unique perspective of failure as it will give you the best chance at being successful in the long run.
If you’re reading this right now and you feel like you’ve just been failing over and over again – whether that is in the game of baseball, any other game, or just life in general – know that on the other side of failure is greatness. The only way to see that greatness is if you continue to go through these hard times right now. I encourage whoever is reading this that the next time you fail, sit back, find out why you failed, and give yourself the best opportunity to let it be a positive in your life. It is always worth it when you are successful at the end of it. Don’t ever think of failure as just that; it is an opportunity to find out who you really are, to learn, and to improve. Learn to fail. Learn how to react greatly to failure. One day, you will be successful.
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Important TBR Updates
- Information and dates for our 2022 3-Day Elite Pitchers Bootcamps can be found on our website. Our May 28-30 camp is sold out and June 10-12 camp is at limited capacity. Space is filling up fast so don’t delay! Call the office or fill out the online registration form(s) to reserve your spot. https://www.texasbaseballranch.com/elite-pitchers-bootcamp/
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