Sometimes it’s really difficult to understand this world. I still remember the day when an average student like me achieved the grand success of becoming one of the top three rankers in the city at board exams of grade twelve. It was more than a dream come true for a student like me who always struggled to get average marks. Whatever was achieved was never expected in such spontaneity from God. Then came the day of lights, when all such students became the talk of the town and every newspaper wanted to publish their interviews. I suddenly realized that there was a shift in the way people started looking up to me. A sense of respect was in their eyes when they spoke.
During this event I learnt a vital fact – Everyone knew that we succeeded but they wanted to know “How did we achieve- The Success Mantra” rather than “Who are we as individuals”. This was also a little disturbing because you find the reversal being true when you face a failure. During failures people are more eager to know “Who is the person who failed?” In fact the discussion of “How did he fail?” is hardly discussed during such times.
The reason I am putting forth this point is that any success should make you stronger as an individual to stand strong on the ground and value your efforts because people just want to know the reason for your success. They may not be very interested to know who succeeded. It is only important for you that ‘I succeeded’.
While in case of any failure it’s vice versa. Means it is interesting for all to know that “This Person failed” but uninteresting to know “Why he failed”. It’s in your interest to focus on “Why You Failed?” rather than focus on thinking about the lost reputation due to failure. Once you find yourself at the turning event of your life, there is no time left to waste; rather utilize your energies to work differently for achieving the success in the next given opportunity.
While confronting with a failure, it is important to analyze: “Why did I fail? “Whether it was lack of focus, weak strategy for exams, less preparation to confront exams or any other reason; the take away has to happen to face it again with improved focus, strong strategies, full preparation and absolute positive state of mind. These take away points are the only basis to prepare you to grab the next chance of being successful rather than grieving on the failure.
A very learned and loved teacher who was valued by lakhs of students across this country once said this and since that day it holds an impact on my mind. I wish to add here some valuable treasures to make place in your mind as given by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. They changed my thought process and I hope that these words will equally help you to change your thoughts too.
F.A.I.L means “First Attempt in Learning”
E.N.D means “Effort Never Dies”
N.O. means “Next Opportunity”
So get up get going for a fresh journey for a bunch of new opportunities waiting to be explored and conquered you –
“Being always Positive is the KEY to any Success.”