Bard Dad Wisdom #30: Never Let Fear of Failure Keep You From Trying

Are you experiencing fear of failure?

Most people fail because they quit. The rest fail because they never even try. Never let fear of failure keep you from trying.

Hey there, future leader!

Have you ever felt like giving up on something? Maybe it was a tough class, a sport you weren’t good at, or even just trying to figure out what to wear on a Monday morning. We all hit those walls. It’s totally normal to feel like throwing in the towel sometimes.

But here’s the thing: some of the coolest things in life happen right when you’re about to give up. Think about it like climbing a mountain. The view from the top is amazing, right? But getting there is no picnic. You’re gonna sweat, you might get tired, and there’ll probably be moments when you just want to turn around and go home. But guess what? That’s when you gotta dig deep.

Like the famous explorer, Edmund Hillary, said, “It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” It’s about pushing your limits, finding your inner strength, and proving to yourself that you can do it.

Remember that old saying, “The early bird gets the worm”? Well, there’s another one that’s just as important: “Most people fail because they quit too early.” It’s true! So many amazing things happen right when you’re about to give up. That breakthrough you’ve been waiting for? It might be just around the corner.

So the next time you’re feeling discouraged, remember this: every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Don’t let fear or doubt stop you. Keep pushing forward, one step at a time. You’ve got this!

The Rest Fail Because They Never Even Try.

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You know how they say, “The early bird gets the worm”? Well, that’s cool and all, but there’s another saying that’s even cooler: “Most people fail because they quit too early, and the rest fail because they never even try.” BOOM! Mind blown, right?

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, dreaming about all the amazing things you could do but never actually doing them. Maybe you’re scared of failing, or maybe you just don’t believe in yourself. But guess what? Everyone feels that way sometimes. Even the most successful people have doubts.

The difference between them and the rest of us? They don’t let fear hold them back. They take risks, they make mistakes, and they learn from them. Because, as the awesome Theodore Roosevelt said, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, the spending of oneself for a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”   

Whoa, right? Basically, he’s saying that the people who really matter are the ones who actually try. The ones who get out there and give it their all, even if they mess up. Because at least they’re playing the game.

So, what are you waiting for? Stop dreaming and start doing. The world is waiting for your greatness!

Never Let Fear of Failure Keep You From Trying.

You know, everyone’s scared of messing up. It’s totally normal to feel that way. Even the coolest, most confident people feel it. But here’s the thing: fear is just a feeling, and feelings change. You don’t have to let it control you.

Babe Ruth, the legendary baseball player, once said, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” That’s gold, right? It means don’t let the fear of failing stop you from trying. Because guess what? Even the best players strike out sometimes. But they keep playing.

Remember, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about trying your hardest and learning from your mistakes. Every time you try something new, you’re growing and getting stronger. And who doesn’t want to be strong and awesome?

So next time fear creeps in, remember this: you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. You’ve got this!

Never let fear of failure keep you from trying. The biggest adventure is the one you’re afraid to take.

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Kevin B. Leigh Director
Just a little boy from Ireland, who became a staunch American while raising three boys, creating three companies, and being married for 30 years
Just a little boy from Ireland, who became a staunch American while raising three boys, creating three companies, and being married for 30 years