I think in order to feel the absolute intoxication of success we need to feel the depth of failure. I don’t think people talk about their failure enough. It’s what makes us human. It’s what makes us relatable. No one shows it because we don’t want people to think… oh no, he/she is actually flawed.
When you think about your biggest failure, what comes to mind? Here’s to thing to hit on, it’s only a true failure if you learned nothing from the experience. If you learned from it, it’s called reflection in my opinion. Failure is an absolute given in whatever we dare greatly in life to accomplish.
For myself, I’ve always been a driven and ambitious person. It started with running in High School wanting to be the best in the state. For a minute, it was headed that way. That is, until over training caused me serious injuries. Then, it was inside a corporate job where the ability to perform was expected and I wanted too. So, I traveled a lot, made the calls, and you know what? I succeeded. Then, I started my own companies. Now that is a dark hole. Why? There is no roadmap. No one there to tell you what to do. Massive failure is going to happen. But, so do the sweetest victories.
What is my biggest failure? Letting my work and the drive for “success” whatever that means for you (it’s changed for me, to become loved and respected by the ones that love and respect me the most) get in the way of the most important relationship I’ve ever had. But, like I said, when you learn and develop as a human being you see patterns and things you don’t want to repeat. I am becoming more aware of the person I want to be. How I want to be with my future wife, kids, family, friends, and just in general to people. I want to be the one who is always there, the one who can be counted on, the one who is there to believe in people, and the one who knows that no matter what, I love people. The one who is different in a way that creates a life most can only dream of. A life not just about money but about experience, living a full life, and as always winning in every area. Why not dominate life? Why not WIN!
Who do you want to be?
Now, what about my greatest success? That, that is still happening in my opinion. Why? It is the victory of finding out who I really am, who I want to be, and just what type of impact I want to create. The victory over self.
What will be your legacy?
I’m finding out more and more daily. You’re not alone. When you feel like you don’t know, that’s okay. Just keep pushing and reflecting. Asking questions, getting around the right people, and being curious.
Lets keep pursuing our best selves. The best version of YOU.
KF
