Comments on: 7 Reasons Why Failing is Better than Quitting

By: Ma. Liberty Viray

Ma. Liberty Viray — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:36:05 +0000

I enjoyed reading this blog!

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:32:48 +0000

Hello Stephen,

Ahh, yes, I agree wholeheartedly. The ever-elusive wisdom can be tricky at times and we really do need to value our limited time.

My hope with this post is to also hint at goals that aren’t necessarily productivity-driven such as kindness, sympathy, thoughtfulness, becoming a nicer/better person, etc., goals that are more peace-driven.

I really appreciate you sharing your wisdom. Many thanks!

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:46:29 +0000

Belinda, this is an excellent article on the value of persistence and pushing through. These are things I strongly believe in. But there are times when you are going nowhere and you need to quit and pursue something more productive. The wisdom to know when to persist and when to change direction is the key to getting the most out of your precious time.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:47:20 +0000

Marilou,

I just think it’s so much better to find the good in the undesirable. To quote Maurice Setter, “Too many people miss the silver lining because they’re expecting gold.”

Thanks for reading!

By: Marilou Viray-Mosley

Marilou Viray-Mosley — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:55:20 +0000

Great post! I love that you’re able to transform failure into something that could be a source of inspiration.

Btw, I feel so behind. The last time I was here, this was a brand new site. Now there’s a lot of archives. I need to do some catching up on reading these posts. Keep up the good work!

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:47:54 +0000

Hello Bob,
I’m so glad to hear you say that! Something about getting older certainly has taught me that life is way too short to be held back by our fear of failure. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:34:28 +0000

Hi Belinda,
I am a big proponent of failing and yes, when you do fail, you can always make amends and succeed. I know a lot of people out there who don’t even take the risks because they are afraid to fail. The older I get it seems the more risks I take because I know that a failure only means that I’ll get it right the next time, or the time after that. I’m not as afraid to fail anymore because I know if I put my mind to it I will come out on top. Great topic for a post! So true that failing is MUCH better than quitting…

Best,
Bob

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:51:18 +0000

Karlil, thanks for your prespective regarding failing/suceeding in relation to mortality. I agree

I myself have an aversion to the word “failure”. To me, it’s a judgment term that needn’t be because it can be limiting, constricting, even paralyzing. It can be morphed into something else — an interruption, a life lesson, or even inspiration.

What I hoped to hint at with this post is that at any given time, as long as we’re alive, we can be doing/trying something or multiple things that will benefit not just ourselves but also others. I feel strongly about this because I believe that one of the gifts of being alive is the many chances we have to enhance others, to help those in need, or at the very least, to connect with others on a truly human level.

Great to see you here!

By: Karlil

Karlil — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:57:21 +0000

Great post Belinda. Personally, I don’t believe in the word failure. And I think it’s important not to assume such word exist. Setbacks yes, but failure, no. In all honesty, I believe the only time one can fail is when he’s dead and there’s nothing he can do to make his way to succeed. As long as one is still breathing, he should continue moving forward until he is truly comfortable with his surroundings.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:31:40 +0000

@Lisa,

You’re right to point out that sometimes quitting is the right thing to do — like smoking or substance abuse or a toxic relationship beyond repair.

In the case of getting a strong dose of reality re: one’s talents, yes, it can be discouraging. But I think there’s nothing wrong with pursuing something you really want as long as you learn from the process, find value/learnings along the way, and don’t harm yourself or anyone.

@Jeffrey,
Makes perfect sense! It can be tough to learn and move on, we may have to take a break or lay low for a bit, but it would be a total waste to be permanently held back by a temporary setback.