Article written by Anthony Bourbon.
Failure is a scary and insurmountable thing for many people. But personally, I love failing. In this article, I'll talk about the benefits of failure and explain why and how you should use it to become a better version of yourself.
Failure as a source of learning.
There are two attitudes towards failure:
Complain and make excuses, or learn from this mishap. Personally, I've always chosen the second option. And to do that, you first have to accept your failure. The most important question to ask yourself at that point is, "Why did I fail and how could I do it differently/better next time?"
Because failing is the best way to learn. Whether in your personal or professional life, you will often face failure, but rather than being afraid of it, you must learn from it. Failure highlights your weaknesses; it's up to you to turn them into strengths. If you are no longer afraid of failing, you will be freer, more daring, more innovative, and you will have a much greater chance of success. Because to succeed, it is better to be in action than in immobility.
Failure as a source of motivation.
Failure can happen at any time, it's always close to you, watching you, ready to pounce at the slightest mistake. But it also gives you a reason to fight, to push yourself and prove that you can succeed. It's often when everything is going wrong and you're up against the wall that you really question yourself and find areas for improvement. We all experience difficult times, whether personal or professional. Store hatred, sadness, disappointment, shame, and transform all of that into positive energy/desire for revenge. Look for the rebound when you hit rock bottom to climb back up even higher.
Fail to help others.
Failing also means learning to be humble and to help others. That's why we launched the OKRBack endowment fund. To help ambitious young people achieve their dreams. This means financial and material assistance, as well as personalized coaching to understand their weaknesses and help them overcome them. It's a way to pay back and take revenge for my past failures.
In summary, stay positive in the face of failure, take it as an opportunity to improve yourself, as motivation to achieve your goals.
Anthony Bourbon
