However, the worst harm that moments of failure can do is to make us give up and quit doing what we love and dream of doing. We have collected 6 inspirational quotes that will help you feel better and believe in yourself again, even in the most difficult times. Let’s move on to the short quotes, which will inspire you!
Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of a greater or equal benefit.
— Napoleon Hill
Most of us are used to perceiving defeat as an exclusively negative experience to be avoided. However, the truth is that defeat can teach us the most valuable lessons that will be more effective than anything else. First, bitter experiences allow us to learn from our mistakes. For example, if your first business failed, you will know exactly what not to do next time.
Second, every failure brings us one step closer to an even better opportunity. You never know what opportunities and chances lie ahead. Perhaps the firing you are upset about will be the beginning of something new, and you will be offered an even better job. Try to find the power of positive thinking in everything! Napoleon Hill shares a lot of wisdom on this in his book, the summary of which you can read here.
Ultimately, you are not taking responsibility for life until you take responsibility for this moment — Now. This is because Now is the only place where life can be found.
— Eckhart Tolle
Most of our suffering is related to things that happened in the past, while our anxiety is related to things that are far in the future. But what you should be worrying about is the here and now. There's no point in replaying situations and failures that have already happened, just as you can't predict the future.
That's why the only time you have control over is now. Let go of thoughts of past failures and worries about the future. Instead, you can do what you can here and now to improve your skills and achieve better results. If you struggle with focusing on the present moment and channelling your energy in the right direction, we recommend reading our summary of The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.
The effort to feel happy is often exactly the thing that makes us miserable. And that it is our constant efforts to eliminate the negative — insecurity, uncertainty, failure, or sadness — that causes us to feel so insecure, anxious, uncertain, or unhappy.
— Oliver Burkeman
In his book The Antidote, Oliver Burkeman says wise words, going against the popular principle of positive thinking, and explains why any emotion, even the most negative, can be good for you. Words of encouragement help us to believe in ourselves in the most difficult times and keep going forward. However, if we don't see and analyze our own mistakes because of positive thinking, it can actually hurt us.
Sometimes, positive quotes aren’t enough, and to start acting and moving forward, you need to experience failures and some negative experiences that will help you learn from your mistakes. At the same time, you should avoid constant excuses, the role of the victim, and misinterpretation. Try to accept the situation as it is and move on.
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
— Thomas Edison
If you tend to think that adversity in the first few attempts means that it's not yours, you are deeply mistaken. Very often, the difference between a loser and a winner is that the latter tries again. You should do the same when you want to give up.
There are many stories about world-famous scientists, writers, and artists who achieved incredible results only because they didn't stop after several failed attempts. Let's think of J.K. Rowling, the author of the famous Harry Potter series. At first, she was rejected by 12 publishing houses for the first part of the series, which eventually became an instant bestseller.
The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.
— Roy T. Bennett
We have already noted that defeats can give us new experience, but they can also make us stronger and more competitive. For example, a candidate who has failed five job interviews will be stronger than someone who has not been interviewed at all.
That is why, if you are afraid to take a step forward because of the possibility of failure, remember that it is better to try and not achieve the desired result than not to try at all. So, next time you will be much stronger to achieve your goal.
She decided long ago that life was a long journey. She would be strong, and she would be weak, and both would be okay.
— Tahereh Mafi
In moments of despair and disappointment, we try our best to find advice or a "magic pill" that will make us feel better. However, sometimes it is worth just letting these moments be. Any emotions, including negative ones, need to be able to live ecologically and eventually let go.
Life cannot be smooth sailing all the time, otherwise it would be uninteresting. The uniqueness of life experience and growth mindset is that after a series of failures, a good period always comes. It is a natural part of being human. The main thing is to have patience and faith in the best!
We hope these motivational quotes helped you look at the problems and difficulties you may encounter in your life from a different perspective. Remember that no matter how dark the night is, morning always comes after it; you just need to not lose faith in the best! If, however, negative thinking overwhelms you, we suggest reading our summary of The Power of Positive Thinking.
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