Failure is a part of living that no one can escape. Whether it’s a small failure or a large one, it’s part of life. Our society is, for lack of a better word, addicted to success and often forgets that failure is actually a good thing.
Whether it was your failure or someone else’s, every shortcoming offers a chance for learning. By learning from our mistakes and failures, we can improve our outward lives as well as our internal selves.
There are a few reasons failure leads to success. Among them is the fact that failure represents trying. If you don’t try, you won’t have a chance to succeed. If you fail, it means you made an effort to do something. It’s a great start on the path to success that some people simply aren’t willing to risk.
Thomas Edison is a great example of someone who failed often but who also succeeded. He failed hundreds of times to find the right filament for a light bulb before he finally discovered the correct one.
Success relies on understanding failure as a tool. It is about understanding why you failed so you can avoid that in the future and have a better chance of success.
If you’re down because of a mistake or you just need a little encouragement, check out these 20 quotes about failure that will help you succeed in life.