The Illusion of Failure

The most dangerous thing is illusion.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Failure is impossible.
~ Susan B. Anthony

In the process of gaining momentum, there may be moments where you feel like nothing is going on. You are taking the action, but nothing seems to be happening. Using the analogy of the bodybuilder let's say that he/she has started to go for two weeks, but that body still is not sculpted the way they want it to be. Is that a failure? The person cannot look deep within the body to see the actual change going on, but sure enough, it's happening the whole time.

Every time you take action and are gaining momentum, you are creating the causes for the future effects that you want to reap. They are all causes set in motion. You do not immediately see a change on the outside, but that does not constitute failure. Something is happening! If you look at it clearly you will see that something else is also changing: your concept of yourself! As you start to pick up the disciplines, your sense of self worth increases! Where then is the failure? Realize that your idea of failure is an illusion at this stage.

You may not see the final ultimate outcome as yet, but something is working beneath and will show up in due time. Don't let this period of action turn to inaction. The surest way for a bodybuilder to not get his/her ultimate physique is to stop the regimen thinking that they've failed. In the same light, the only way for success in life is to maintain the action; to keep the action going on! Gain more momentum and take your life to another level!

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE AT THIS STAGE, YOUR FRUIT IS RIPENING ? SOONER OR LATER IT WILL BE READY! THE CONCEPT OF FAILURE AT THIS STAGE IS AN ILLUSION!

There's no such thing as failure. Mistakes happen in your life to bring into focus more clearly who you really are. --Oprah Winfrey

Sukhbir Singh is the Founder of LifeApps! Personal Development International Co., Limited based in Bangkok, Thailand. This article is excerpted from his book Success Lessons from the Gym. If you are interested in receiving the the entire e-book you are requested to send an email to info@lifeapps.com

---

Need A Miracle? Build One, Everyday!

Henry Ford, after he had achieved great success, was the... Read More

What Every Manager Should Know About How to Look Beyond His Attitude

Once we understand the difference our attitude makes in our... Read More

Let Your Subconscious Be Your Guide... Oh Really? Not!

Do you ever feel sorry for yourself? Do you ever... Read More

Are You Thinking The Right Thoughts?

"A person is limited only by the thoughts that he... Read More

Self-Sabotage - Are We Prisoners of the Past?

Many people who suffer from low self-esteem would give anything... Read More

Self-esteem: Does It Really Matter?

Some people are full of confidence and able to meet... Read More

Mastering Your Moods: How To Take Charge Of Your Feelings

John Ryder awakens feeling rested, refreshed, and sensing a calm... Read More

Discovering Opportunity in Times of Challenge

You may be facing a type of disappointment, frustration, loss,... Read More

Believe It Or Not

I am often astounded at what and why people believe... Read More

Positive Mental Attitude

1. Smile2. Laugh3. Greet people courteously4. Be enthusiastic5. Dream. Engage... Read More

Wahms, Dont Compare Yourself With Others!

Wahms, do you constantly compare yourself with others and come... Read More

Mind Power - Fact or Fiction? Prove It For Yourself In The Next 7 Minutes - Truly Awesome!

Who are you?We all know that we are composed of... Read More

How To Live A Life Of No Problems

For most of us our lives are a problem which... Read More

3 Proven Ways To Build Self-Esteem

When someone thinks of a person with self-esteem most people... Read More

Change Your Mind; Change Your Luck

When I was a young man, even a teenager for... Read More

How to Change Any Belief

I have studied the idea of changing thoughts to create... Read More

Letter of Hope from Hospital Patient

Hospital patient undergoing surgery recounts how Hero Soul provided strength,... Read More

Positioned For Success - The Refined Art Of Taking A Chance

ARE YOU IN... OR OUT?Are you in or out of... Read More

Universal Thought Systems/Forgiveness

Philosophy of Forgiveness:The most powerful tool that human beings possess... Read More

Fear Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of

Several years, I was listening to a radio talk show... Read More

Living with Chronic Illness & Disorders: Are You a Survivor?

Once upon a time, I was a vibrant, youthful teenager...My... Read More

My Sunshine

"You Are My Sunshine My Only Sunshine You Make Me... Read More

Having the Attitude I am the Greatest!

While trying to ignore my teen daughters rap music a... Read More

Changing Negatives to Positives

Occasionally people will ask me how I keep a positive... Read More

Let Go of Resentment

Maureen worked in an office with twenty other people, processing... Read More

Mindfulness and Curiosity: Inspiring Affection

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."... Read More

Learning From Life

Do you ever find yourself thinking, "Life has taught me... Read More

How Our Beliefs Narrow The Limits Of Our Possibilities

The universe is vast, it's dimensions inconceivable, it's potentialities unimaginable,... Read More

Management of the Almighty Anger

Apart form the Emotions and the attitude, Anger is a... Read More

Scented, Spiritual Waters

Water is an important tool for magic rituals in many... Read More

Never Run Out of Altitude, Airspeed, and Ideas at the Same Time: Lessons From the Vietnam POWs

Bosses can't control many things at work. In fact, they... Read More

Another Life: I Wish I Were Someone Else

In 1978, Erma Bombeck wrote a book entitled "The Grass... Read More

Self-esteem: Who Do You Think You Are?

Are you the kind of person who dwells on your... Read More