minute, move restlessly from one thing to the next, and
never commit to anything that could trap you. It feels like
freedom but is, in fact, just another cage. When you are
surrounded with unlimited opportunities, inaction seems like
the safe choice. Paralyzed by fear, many choose just that—
to not move, to settle. Whether it’s a job as a barista or a
promising position on the corporate ladder, we take it.
Because the alternative—a costly journey of discovery—is
too scary to consider.
Here’s the truth. The risk of not committing is greater
than the cost of making the wrong choice. Because when
you fail, you learn. But what happens when you don’t
commit, when you choose to not act? Well, nothing. When
you pause without intent, when you stall due to fear, you
don’t learn a thing. Each wrong choice grows your character
and strengthens your resilience, readying you for what
comes next. Failure is a friend dressed up like an enemy.
Let’s be honest, though. Despite the promises of self-
help literature, failing is tough. It can hurt. Picking yourself
up off the ground, one rejection after another, gets difficult
after a while. But if we learn to endure, choosing to see the
hidden balm in the wounds of failure, we can grow from our
mistakes. We can overcome our obstacles and turn tragedy
into triumph. We may even be able to celebrate those
setbacks and trials, the things that once seemed so daunting,
knowing they are all signs that we are on our way.
chris devlin
(Chris Devlin)
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