Failure > Success

Where did this fear of failure come from? It seems that everyone I talk to is afraid of the very idea of failing, paralyzed by the potential choices that could lead to their ultimate "demise" when a step hasn't even been taken yet. So many of us never pursue our dreams and goals simply because failure might be involved, and we "just can't handle that kind of rejection" (the iconic line from 'Back to the Future'). It isn't said enough that in order to reach our goals and see our dreams come true that we will inevitably face a kind of failure. We will say the wrong thing, go the wrong way, try on a piece of clothing that doesn't fit, make an unwise purchase, etc etc etc. The list goes on and on. Life is all about the unfolding of who we are, and as complex as we are, we come with our own dreams and goals and desires that require effort and pursuit - and lots of trial and error - to come to fruition in our lives. No one wakes up a professional and an expert at something. No poor person snaps their fingers and becomes rich. Life is not going to give you an award for waking up. If you want something - and you should! - you're going to have to navigate the waters of failure. But unlike we've been taught to believe, failure is not a landmine. And it is NOT who you are. Welcome to Episode 2 of LIGHTS, CAMERA, SMILE! where we unpack the inferiority complex associated with failure and the demand on us if we want to see our dreams come true. We have to learn not to allow the obstacles of our lives to become the labels we wear, but rather, another layer to the foundation of our ever-growing, ever-changing lives that allow us to grow and get better, so one day, we can look back and realize what it was all for. Let me know in the comments what other topics you'd like me to tackle here on this podcast, or send me an email at: [email protected] Get creative and collaborate with me on a project by connecting with me on my website: www.cicilyashcraftphotography.com Follow me on social media: www.instagram.com/cashcraftphoto www.facebook.com/cashcraftphoto https://www.tiktok.com/@cicilyashcraftphoto?lang=en