You don’t need to be successful to inspire someone..
Stop hesitating to discuss your failures
A few months ago when I first started writing on Medium, I was coming across many articles on success stories of people achieving their dreams and goals. Articles on how someone achieved ‘xxx’ doing ‘xxx’.
I also noticed that they are mostly the best-performing articles with thousands of claps and hundreds of comments.
As a new writer, I’m always looking for blog ideas that would perform exceptionally well. The ones that go viral. I’m being honest here. I would not say, “I am not writing to be read and appreciated rather I’m writing only because I love to write and I want to improve my writing skills”.
It’s obvious that if you are here, writing on this platform, you love to write. But come on, who doesn’t love to be appreciated for their work? And who wouldn’t get discouraged by not getting attention to their work?
Coming back to the point, after noticing the success stories performing so well, I always told myself that I don’t have any success stories to share. And that’s why I will never have anything interesting to write which can inspire the readers or that will catch their attention making it ‘VIRAL’.
In this process, a very strong thought struck my mind.
Why are people not sharing their failure stories?
I seldom see any article on someone’s failure story. No, I’m talking about the ones that discuss their failures, persistence, and finally success. That again makes it a ‘Success story’. I’m talking about the one which “only discusses someone’s failure and the plan or the measures decided to overcome those failures”.
This thought was troubling me a lot and I started looking for the answers. I read many articles, watched videos, and finally, got my answer.
I am now sharing it with you.
When it comes to talking about our successes, most of us are more than happy to share. We love to talk about our promotions, our new car, and our recent accomplishments.
But when it comes to discussing our failures, we tend to shy away.
The fear of being judged or ridiculed by others often keeps us from sharing our setbacks and missteps. We worry that our failures will make us appear weak or incompetent.
My thoughts on it:
The fear that I just discussed, is often unfounded. In fact, discussing our failures can be one of the most inspiring and empowering things we can do.
First and foremost, when we talk about the mistakes we’ve made, we can reflect on what went wrong and figure out how to do better in the future. We are humans and we don’t have it all figured out. It’s okay to make mistakes. We just have to be honest and vocal about it.
Moreover, discussing our failures can be incredibly inspiring to those around us. We create a safe space where people can be honest about their own failures, and we encourage them to keep pushing forward in spite of their mistakes. By sharing our failures, we show others that success isn’t a straight line and that it’s okay to stumble along the way.
So the next time you’re tempted to keep your failures to yourself, remember that your honesty and vulnerability may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Success needs not to be equated with inspiration
We look up to successful people for guidance and motivation, thinking that their achievements are the key to inspiring others.
However, this is not necessarily the case. You don’t need to be successful to inspire someone. Inspiration can come from many sources, and sometimes the most inspiring stories come from those who have faced adversity and overcome challenges.
- When we see someone who has faced significant challenges and overcome them, we are inspired by their resilience.
- When we see someone who is struggling but still persevering, we are inspired by their courage. We see that it is possible to keep going, even when things are difficult.
- When we see someone who is authentic and genuine, we are inspired by their honesty and vulnerability.
Parting words:
I am comfortable in sharing my success and so am I in sharing my failures. I hope this article helps you gather some courage to be vocal about what you are going through and seek help, advice, or anything that’s needed.
I would be sharing my struggles in coming blogs and I invite all my readers to share theirs too.
That’s a wrap!
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