I would rather try to accomplish things than do nothing.
Today I am dedicating this post to all of us who try.
Questions to ponder:
Would you rather try to do something and fail or do nothing at all?
Do you care more about what people think than about your dreams?
Is it worth the risk of trying, making a mistake, and learning from it?
Some people will answer these quickly but I want us to be honest and slow down. Really ask yourself these questions. How many things in life did I not attempt because we fear failure or what others may think. People seem to love judging others. Some people have a hard time believing someone can become more than their limited thinking will allow.
If I am honest I know there are many things. I did not start writing till I was much older because of what someone said to me many years ago. There are businesses I did not start and other things I did not try to accomplish worrying what others thought and my own inabilities. I now understand that the worst question is the one we do not ask. The biggest failure in life are the dreams we do not attempt and the things we allow others to stop us from trying.
P.S. disclaimer quick I am not talking about immoral things or drugs, crazy acts. I also am talking about trying things that we can learn and grow at. It takes mistakes to become great at things, even mediocre. When are kids we do not stop trying to talk or walk because we fail, do we? We keep trying till we do it.
I understand not everyone will enjoy hearing me speak publicly but I do not do it for that reason. I know not everyone will like what I write. The fact is some people will not like my personality. It is okay, I love people and care about others and with that comes rejection. If we truly want to make a difference in life we will face others who push back. Change is hard. I remember in school being punched in the face and telling this guy the next swing I punch back. He wanted to be friends after that, crazy but that is life.
People often do not even care until they know how much we care. Sometimes they still do not care but I choose to love and care about others anyway. I choose to try to make a difference, to grow, become better, help others, and become who I was created to be. What about you, this post is not all about me it’s about those who choose to dare read it.
Will you challenge yourself to step out in faith to grow and follow your life’s purpose?
Will you fail forward?
share the journey 
I think it is good to give it your best shot.
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Yes I agree too often we can lose focus of our dreams if we are not careful and sometimes even too afraid to try. Thank you for responding
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You’re welcome – you have to be game to try new things. I read this quote and thought I may use it one time, but you may like it in conjunction with your post:
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” (Socrates as quoted by Plato.)
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Thank you
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This is so inspiring! You miss all of the shots you don’t take.
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Thank you for your reply
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Yes sir! I can certainly relate to the context. There are many things that I did not attempt because I listened to the naysayers! Great observations.
And thank you for liking and following my blog.
https://hotfreight.wordpress.com
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welcome my friend.
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I am getting the drive to take giant steps this year. My first such step turned out to be a minor failure, as the company, through which I was studying marketing, went into receivership. No matter, I will be just fine and keep on going.
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I am glad to hear that you are taking giant steps. Without vision the people perished. We do need vision in our lives. I have failed more than I have won. I step to the plate and striking out happens but when I hit the home run its so sweet. I am looking forward to hearing about the great things happening in your life this year. We are often one more try from our breakthrough.
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For so long I have let fear stop me from doing what I really want to do, at least try! Thank you for the inspiration, I am now failing forward but at least I am going forward!!!
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We all have an amazing purpose to fulfill and I believe you can do it. Let us keep in contact
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Great post, thank you so much for elaborating. It’s helpful to know what we are growing too… Are we growing spiritual fruit or are we simply displaying tinsel? You can actually take a test on my blog to find out!
Reveronbennett, Thank you for following my blog, Superfruitful.com
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Wonderful it reminds me iron sharpens iron.
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OMG!!!That sounds like my testimony and me at this moment. But I refuse to die with this gift on the inside of me and not share it. I must tell it as it is given to me. No, some may not like it or agree with it but the person who it is meant for, will receive it. Thanks for the right now encouragement.
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Welcome, so glad it spoke to you let me know how things are going always here my friend.
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