Im Not A Failure! Failure Is Not An Option!

Have you ever for a moment after a set back, big or small thought that you are a failure, that you do not have a chance? Big fat failure, right? Time to give up, right?

I think at some time in our lives we all have thought this. I know I have many times on many different projects that I have attempted to get going or see to completion and they seem to falter or fizzle and die, going nowhere. Failure right? No way.

I am here to tell you that the only time that you become a failure is the time that you actually throw in the towel and give up. I do not mean give up on a project or mission. Sometimes taking stock of where a project is or may be going and having to re-adjust or scrap it and move on to another wisely. I am talking about completely giving in and closing the window on your dreams.
This is very bad and is what has led to many thousands of people losing everything, being broken, homeless or even losing their lives. Failures right? Not a chance if they only get back up!

You become a failure only if you stay down, a failure, only if you do not jump back in the saddle!

You and I have to get back on the horse, so to say, and keep riding towards whatever that big dream is. It is what keeps us motivated and moving forward in life. Do not let the small things get you down. Keep focused on the big picture. Slice that big picture into bite sized pieces that you can accomplish on a daily basis. This one thing that I am suggesting can make all the difference, because it will help you see that your activities are actually making a difference.

When you do this one thing and actually take action you will see first hand your gradual or quick progress toward that dream being realized. It is exciting, watching your activities whatever they might be taking hold and producing results. Sometimes you feel like you are stuck in the waiting room, I know I have been there. Do not sit there long. Get up, get out, and make something happen. Take action. Make decisions quickly and change them slowly and thoughtfully.

For me failure is not an option. I will keep working towards my dreams and goals and never stop. Get started. Put down some goals and tasks. Break this all up into a daily, weekly, and monthly set.

At the beginning of the year, I lay out my goals for the next 12 months. I ask myself this question, "What do I need to achieve in January, February, etc. to keep myself on track?" Then, at the start of each month, I lay out my weekly objectives. Finally, every day, I create a very specific daily task list.

If we just keep ourselves on task and set future goals we reach those goals. This process also provides a positive future outlook, something in the near future to look forward to which gives us a purpose. I tend to get excited when I know I am moving toward the finish line. I sometimes feel like a little boy again who has been waiting for my birthday or Christmas.

Now take action, Do it now!

"Never give up, never surrender" Winston Churchill