Do we learn from all of our failures, or only learn from failures that have consequences?
Good day!
The sunrises are still spectacular. The ground is covered in snow now, and I'm thankful for the sunshine today, as it is a rare attendee to my homestead.
Today is November 21 and I fear I have failed Nanowrimo this year. I have only completed approximately 3,000 words. What the hell is wrong with me?
This led me to the question, do we learn from failure? Or do we only learn from failure when there are consequences? Two very different things. To clarify, I consider this a failure because I have had oodles of free time and no actual time constraints that would have prevented this from being completed. I'm not saying I'm a failure, I'm saying that I failed at this task.
Why can't we hold ourselves accountable when there are no ill-effects from not completing something? When that 'something', in fact, is very beneficial or necessary for us to improve as a person.
Have you ever not done 'something' and felt the guilt of it, the weight of it, but you ignored those feelings, as really they were the only consequence? How do you make yourself do something, whether it's writing, or working out, or quitting smoking, or sending that email to that long lost friend?
To further that line of questioning, is it something innate, that we are born with, a skill intrinsically woven through our core, that allows some people to demonstrate more discipline than others? Or is it not in the DNA, but a stronger desire, passion, or drive that makes someone complete their goals faster and than others?
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Did you know that the "supermoon" is nothing more than a full moon? Check this out: Supermoon.
We have hyped up a natural occurring event to mean something more than it is...
I took this on the night of the above mentioned full moon. It's a beautiful sight, for sure, but how come we have to make it something it really isn't? Why are we not appreciating all the full moons, that come gleaming down on us on clear nights?
I know this has been an awkward, jumble, mess of thoughts, but I am curious how people deal with failure? I guess, more importantly how people complete goals and tasks, that if they weren't completed wouldn't pose any negative effect. Please share your wisdom.
On a final note, Sharon Jones passed away on Friday. If you haven't heard her amazing voice and infectious tunes, check this out: 100 Days 100 Nights . Every time, I hear How do I let a good man down? it stays in my head for hours. Also, Sharon never really "broke through" until she was 40. That's inspirational.
Today is November 21 and I fear I have failed Nanowrimo this year. I have only completed approximately 3,000 words. What the hell is wrong with me?
This led me to the question, do we learn from failure? Or do we only learn from failure when there are consequences? Two very different things. To clarify, I consider this a failure because I have had oodles of free time and no actual time constraints that would have prevented this from being completed. I'm not saying I'm a failure, I'm saying that I failed at this task.
Why can't we hold ourselves accountable when there are no ill-effects from not completing something? When that 'something', in fact, is very beneficial or necessary for us to improve as a person.
Have you ever not done 'something' and felt the guilt of it, the weight of it, but you ignored those feelings, as really they were the only consequence? How do you make yourself do something, whether it's writing, or working out, or quitting smoking, or sending that email to that long lost friend?
To further that line of questioning, is it something innate, that we are born with, a skill intrinsically woven through our core, that allows some people to demonstrate more discipline than others? Or is it not in the DNA, but a stronger desire, passion, or drive that makes someone complete their goals faster and than others?
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Did you know that the "supermoon" is nothing more than a full moon? Check this out: Supermoon.
We have hyped up a natural occurring event to mean something more than it is...
I know this has been an awkward, jumble, mess of thoughts, but I am curious how people deal with failure? I guess, more importantly how people complete goals and tasks, that if they weren't completed wouldn't pose any negative effect. Please share your wisdom.
On a final note, Sharon Jones passed away on Friday. If you haven't heard her amazing voice and infectious tunes, check this out: 100 Days 100 Nights . Every time, I hear How do I let a good man down? it stays in my head for hours. Also, Sharon never really "broke through" until she was 40. That's inspirational.
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