Failure is an Opportunity to Grow: How to Bounce Back Stronger

Failure comes in our life as a catastrophe. After failure, it seems like that shadow of darkness surround us. Our goals, wishes and dreams seem to disappear because most people don’t realize that failure acts as a stepping stone towards success. Always keep in your mind that facing failure is part of life but converting them into success is an art of life. One more thing that need to be believe is that failure is pre-requisite of success. Without facing failure, you can’t achieve your goals. So don’t be afraid of failures, take them as an opportunity.

Another thing that need to believe that if you are not facing failure in life, it means that you are not doing anything new in your life. Because it doesn’t matter how many times you fall but the thing which matter is that how many times you stand up again and move forward towards your destination. We should learn from kids who falls many times before they start running. Furthermore biographies of influential/successful persons reveals that they faced number of failures before achieving their goals. So don’t let failures to overcome your desires. Be proactive and keep injecting your mind with burning desires to make yourself more eager and enthusiastic towards your desired goals.

No one can defeat you until you quit in your own mind. In addition, make inner believe and wipe out fear of failure from your mind. Fear of failure stops you from transforming your dreams into reality. So become master of your fate and captain of your soul. Never give up because a quitter never wins and a winner never quits.

Although many see failure as a setback, the stories of those who turned their failures into stepping stones to success prove otherwise. Let’s explore how some of the most influential figures in history faced adversity head-on and emerged stronger than ever.

There is controversy regarding failure of Thomas Edison. Many people believe that he got failed 10,000 time and some says he failed 1000 time before getting successful in making electric bulb. Now it doesn’t matter how many times he got failed, the thing which matter the most is that he became successful in his invention. He met with 10,000 temporary defeats, before his efforts crowned with success.

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Thomas A. Edison

Albert Einstein, a well renowned scientist of 18^th century failed his entrance exam to the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School when he was 16-year-old. After graduating from college, he worked as an insurance salesman but quit after some time because he failed at that as well. His fellows never imagined to see him a great scientist who won Banand Medal (1920), Nobel prize in physics (1921), Matteucci Medal (1921), Copley Medal (1925) and many other awards in return of his scientific approach.

J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series, a seven-volume fantasy novel published from 1997 to 2007. The series has sold over 600 million copies, been translated into 84 languages, and spawned a global media franchise, including films and video games. She emphasized the importance and value of failure in her words.”

I had failed on an epic scale. An exceptionally short-lived marriage had imploded me and I was jobless, a lone parent and as poor as it is possible to be in modern Britain, without being homeless. I was the biggest failure I knew. J.K Rowling

By the time she had finished the first of the Harry Potter books, all 12 major publishers rejected the Harry potter manuscript. Finally, a year later Bloomsburg accepted it and extended a very 150 pounds advance. Coming out from this failure stronger and more determined was the key to her success. Since its first publication in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling has become one of the most influential cultural phenomena of modern times.

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. He created 2100 artwork including 860 oil paintings but no one recognized his artwork when he was alive. He committed suicide at the age of 37 after years of mental illness, depression and poverty. During his life time, he remained unsuccessful and was considered a madman and failure. He becomes famous after his suicide and exists in the public imaginations as a misunderstood genius.

Walt Disney (1901-1966) was an American voice actor. He was creative genius whose famous animation work Mickey Mouse earned unprecedented fame and admiration from all around the globe. He faced many failures before achieving historic milestone of success. His first company Laugh-o-Gram went bankrupt. After multiple failure, he created Micky Mouse and began to experience success and fame

Oprah was forces to resign from her first job as a television reporter because she was considered unfit for television. In addition, she faced many personal and professional challenges early in her career.Oprah’s resilience led her to create The Oprah Winfrey Show, a platform that made her one of the most influential women in the world. She’s now a media mogul, philanthropist, and an icon of personal growth.

Abraham Lincoln faced multiple defeats before becoming President. He failed in business, was defeated in several elections and faced numerous setbacks in his personal and political life. Lincoln’s determination and ability to learn from failure helped him navigate the country through its most difficult period, the Civil War and pass the Emancipation Proclamation.Lincoln’s legacy is defined by his commitment to freedom and justice for all people.

He took bold actions that not only shaped the course of American history but also influenced the global movement for human rights. He remains an enduring symbol of hope, perseverance and the power of standing firm for what is morally right, even in the face of great opposition.

Steve Jobs was fired from Apple, the company he co-founded, in 1985. This was a devastating blow to him both personally and professionally.Rather than succumbing to this failure, Jobs started Pixar, which revolutionized the animation industry, and later returned to Apple, leading it to unprecedented success. Apple became one of the world’s most valuable companies under his leadership. Jobs was not just motivated by money. He was driven by a passion for creating revolutionary products that changed the world. He once said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” His enthusiasm and belief in his mission inspired his team to push boundaries.

The founder of KFC was rejected over 1,000 times before he finally found a restaurant willing to franchise his chicken recipe. He was 65 years old when he started KFC, proving that it’s never too late to turn failure into success. Colonel Sanders’ journey to success is a true testament to resilience. His story teaches us that no matter how many times we face rejection, it only takes one moment of perseverance and belief in ourselves to change everything.

As we have seen from these incredible stories of failure turned into triumph, the journey to success is often paved with setbacks. Now, let’s explore some powerful quotes that capture the essence of overcoming failure and finding strength in adversity

• “Giving up is the only sure way to fail.” – Gena Showalter
• “Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”- Winston Churchill
• “Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki
• “Failure is so important. We speak about success all the time. It is the ability to resist failure or use failure that often leads to greater success. I’ve met people who don’t want to try for fear of failing.” – J.K. Rowling
•  “When we give ourselves permission to fail, we, at the same time, give ourselves permission to excel.” – Eloise Ristad
• “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
• “It is fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” – Bill Gates
• “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
• “I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustrations were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.” – Tony Robbins
• If you’re going to learn and grow, you have to be willing to take chances and make mistakes.” – John Mackey

Long summary short, anyone who has achieved anything great, anyone who has changed the world, made a choice to embrace failure instead of fighting it. If you look at the most inspirational innovators, athletes, geniuses, and icons throughout history, they all shared a common belief: they simply did not entertain the notion of failure as a bad thing. Instead, they understood that every failure encountered brings you one step closer to success, and that this is a natural part of the process. Some even enjoyed failure. So don’t be afraid of failure and embrace it with open arms.

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