"Only those who dare to fail greatly can achieve greatly." ~ Robert F. Kennedy
History doesn't remember the losers, even if they had put in their best efforts to reach other side of the river but couldn't. Because humans always recognize and appreciate the smell of success, not that of failure!
It doesn't matter what's your background, or education, or how you struggled through the mightiest obstacles in life, but what you have achieved so far. You're recognized and remembered for your success or achievement, whatever you may call it as, but never for your failure.
It has been scientifically proved that human experience is unique to individuals; so is its interpretations and subsequent reactions. And how an individual reacts to a particular situation is predominantly governed by her/his genetics and the quality of up-bringing.
However, despite being unique in all respect, most of us never fail to realize how common are our thought processes when it comes to recognizing the achievers.
Professional life of a sports person truly represents what I'm trying to highlight: Dearest to the crowd, when in form; most hated, when out-of-form. However, history proves that one good knock is more than sufficient to bury a series of past failures.
So, if you are going through a tough time; if you're almost surrendering to destiny's torture; or if you're convinced that your time is over -- hold it for a while. Because, another attempt, if successful, may completely change the landscape of your life: All your past failures would be buried under the cover of current success.
It had happened with many who decided not to give up and I'm sure it'd happen with many more in future also. Now, it's your choice: Whether you would like to be remembered as a successful person, or fade into oblivion as a failure.
Think again, before you decide to quit; and try again, to extract success from life. One day all of us are going to leave this world forever but, never die as a failure. Always remember, what Robert F. Kennedy had said: "Only those who dare to fail greatly can achieve greatly."
