How do you imagine failure vs. victory? Repost from r/decidingtobebetter

mindfully_liberated · 2014-01-27T00:16:14+00:00

TL;DR - people don't know how to really fail. They're just comforting their egos

One who can't see the victory in reaching failure, will forever see failure in reaching victory.

In my eyes, it takes a lot to actually fail something. I mean to really accept that you failed.

You may get an F on a test, you may be cheating on your diet. You may have given up on Contra for the NES.

But you have to actually acknowledge it, speak with yourself and tell yourself "I gave it my all and couldn't compete" you gotta take a big hack at your ego. You're admitting "I was not good enough".

I mean, based on the failures listed above: You could not give a shit about your physics course. Deep down you could care less whether you had a 6 pack or not, and you could probably just watch Johnny Jumping Jacks beat contra with his eyes closed on 6th street.

To actually accept failure, and knock your ego down, and truly say, I have to work to get better, well that's hard. That's some shit a lot of people really can't do.

Acknowledge failure, knocking your own ego, and saying fuck that "I'ma work my ass off and get that 6 pack, I'ma study all night and ace that test is to me, what it's all about.

I could never truly be victorious without first failing, I can't see it any other way.

To me, anything you can accomplish without failing first isn't a victory. You're 10ft tall and you can dunk? Big whoop. You're parents gave you 5 million dollars to start a company and you're a ceo, who cares?

Don't ever dwell on a failure, if you really cared, you would see the start of a victory.

Just my thoughts.

Five_Two_Zero · 2014-01-27T02:25:10+00:00

If you define failure as having gained nothing from your efforts then it's hard to really fail. even if you dont meet your objectives you usually at least gain a lesson in how NOT to do things.

suppermick · 2014-01-27T09:07:25+00:00

failure is settling for less than what you want.

2014-01-27T05:14:29+00:00

I didn't learn how to fail until I started meditating. Upon doing this, I came to the decision that a sacrifice must be made. There's no such thing as something for nothing.

Therefore, I chose to simultaneously moved out my parent's house, quit my job, and drop out college to dedicate myself full-time to a business in which I had no idea on how I would make rent.

Did I fail? Yes. My first business attempt failed and I nearly got evicted and was 30 days late on two credit card bills. I gained weight and lost friends in the process. My girlfriend thought I was crazy for my moves as well, but she still supported me fully.

Fast forward? I'm now bringing in 3 times as much money now, as I did from my day-job. I know I will fail more in the future as well. I don't care. Bring it on; it will only lead to more success.

stringz · 2014-01-27T04:19:33+00:00

who else saw this as a zipper at first and was confused?

ZiRALiX · 2014-01-27T00:11:22+00:00

simplistic.

2014-01-27T12:23:49+00:00

nice pic.

RSD just posted this on their facebook a few days ago

advisor-mike · 2014-01-27T13:55:23+00:00

I picture the road to success as a mystery, clouded by a thick fog. You may never know what is at the end or what is in between. Curious, we should be, embracing adventure, the ups and downs it compulsory comes with, living for the thrill, and staying hungry. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but both paths lead to death. Just get started, don't look back, and enjoy.

Ragas · 2014-01-27T15:30:13+00:00

I think it's best to don't even see your failures as failues, but as attempts. This will make you feel like you get everything you want, sooner or later.

BeanerBoyBrandon · 2014-01-27T19:27:43+00:00

Figure out what you want to change, then form a plan of action. As long as you're taking action that is your criteria for success.

Tyler from RSD, said something like this in one of his videos.

uncleRusty · 2014-01-27T02:26:48+00:00

victory= hard penis in wet vagina failure= ^ this didnt happen

Erbrah · 2014-01-27T01:07:53+00:00

This is really a version just depicting what people want to see. But in all honesty, there is never an in between. You either succeed or don't. So you didn't pick up the girl, but you got to know her friend. There is still failure regarding the first girl. Then the cross-point would be oh you did pick up the girl, and you actually like her friend. Well you won with the intended girl. You either got, (did, accomplish, etc.,) what you wanted or you didn't.

Ishihito · 2014-01-27T00:36:23+00:00

What I have found out about me. http://imgur.com/JJLrrWR

Ilikenicestuff25 · 2014-01-27T00:40:11+00:00

well put!

KingLeo23 · 2014-01-27T02:50:18+00:00

Relevant MJ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mMioJ5szc

davewinkwink · 2014-01-27T04:18:47+00:00

Difference between being a failure and failing? Never be Satisfied with your results. Always want more.

Title	How do you imagine failure vs. victory? Repost from r/decidingtobebetter
Author	SamuelStephenBono
Upvotes	625
Comments	32
Date	January 26, 2014 9:47 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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