Introduction
Failure.
What does it really mean?
If I’m honest, I’ve failed more times than I can count.
In work. In habits. In goals. Even today—I’m still failing.
But over time, I’ve started to see failure for what it truly is:
An opportunity.
A humbling teacher.
And—if we let it—a path to something better.
Facing the Weight of Failure
I’ve been let go from jobs.
I’ve been told I don’t write well.
Even the art I’ve created often feels unfinished.
I don’t always wake up early like I plan to.
I’ve skipped workouts, broken healthy habits, procrastinated.
I’m almost 30 and I still don’t have a clear profession.
If I’m being real—sometimes it feels like I’m still in the thick of failure,
never quite “coming out on top.”
The One Constant
Yet there’s one thing I’ve stayed consistent in for over 14 years:
My faith. My church.
That’s my life’s mission.
And while I’m still growing spiritually, I know I’ve built something meaningful.
But when it comes to worldly skills—something at a world-class level—
I haven’t mastered anything yet.
The Mental Battle
It’s easy to get overwhelmed.
But I’ve realized that’s also a choice.
I can either approach my failures negatively…
Or I can choose to see them as lessons.
Yes, at times my desire to “own something” or “create something”
became an excuse for procrastination.
Yes, I’ve become a bit of a generalist, trying many jobs but mastering none.
But you know what?
That’s still progress.
A New Perspective on Failure
I’m learning that every failure is a step forward.
A lesson. A story in the making.
We’ve all heard about Thomas Edison’s countless failed inventions.
About athletes who were told they’d never make it.
About famous figures who stumbled before they soared.
I’m not at the summit yet.
But I’m walking toward it.
And if you’re on this journey too—
Let’s walk it together.
When we finally reach the summit and look back,
we’ll be able to say:
“We came this far.”
Reflection
“Failures are just steps.”
Whatever mountain you’re climbing, remember:
Falling isn’t the end.
It’s part of the climb.
If you’re ready to turn your mindset into action, I created a motivational poster called “One Step at a Time” to remind us that progress happens in small, steady steps.
You can download it instantly through my Linktree — a daily reminder to keep moving forward no matter the setbacks. Just for $3
Growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about persistence.
The Growth Times 
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