Why failure is your secret weapon (even if it stinks)
Nobody likes failing. It feels awful.
But here’s the truth—failure is the fastest way to succeed. It teaches you what not to do, so you can get to what works faster.
I’ve had my fair share of failures.
I once thought I had a sure-thing business deal—until it collapsed like a bad soufflé.
I’ve made investments that flopped. I’ve made decisions I regretted.
And let’s not even talk about the time I thought I could fix a plumbing issue myself. (Big mistake.)
But here’s what I learned: Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of it.
You either let it stop you, or you use it to push forward.
Here's my point:
- Failure Helps You Move Forward—If You Let It
The only people who never fail? The ones who never try.
The most successful people aren’t failure-free—they just learn from their mistakes and keep going.
- Your Money Mistakes Don’t Define You
Bought a stock at the worst time? Made a bad investment? Spent too much on something you didn’t need?
Welcome to the club!
One mistake—or ten—doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. It means you’re learning.
- The Best People Fail, Learn, and Keep Going
Successful people don’t avoid failure—they expect it.
They learn, adjust, and try again.
They don’t see failure as a stop sign. They see it as a shortcut to getting things right.
So…
Change how you see failure. It’s not a problem—it’s progress.
Learn from your mistakes. Next time something flops, figure out why. Then try again.
Keep moving forward. The faster you bounce back, the faster you win.
To your success,
Derrick
