Falling Down Is The Proof That We Are Trying To Walk

No one will fall if they never try to walk.

That’s my point of view regarding the relationship between success and failure. If we replace ‘falling down’ with ‘failure’ and ‘walk’ with ‘success’ in our lives, the analogy becomes evident.

If you find it difficult imagine this: a 11-month-old baby trying to walk, they grab onto whatever furniture they can find in their way to make themselves stand and extend their hands to reach other pieces of furniture, forcing themselves to take a single step.

They don’t stop if they fall, they just look at the next furniture to help them stand and move forward. Babies, devoid of societal pressures and fears, don’t see failure in the same lens as we, adults do. They’re inherently driven by curiosity, learning, and growth.

Our perspective on failure plays a significant role in our ability to succeed. If we view failure as a final outcome rather than a stepping stone, we are more likely to give up. Conversely, seeing failure as a learning opportunity or as evidence of effort can motivate us to keep pushing forward. As long as we are mindful of the steps we take forward and reflect on possible reasons for failure to avoid repeating them in the future.