We can become fearless as we let go off our grasp on the fear of failure, because failure too is a perception rather than a reality.

Gyalwa Dokhampa
About This Quote

It is human nature to fear failure. It is also human nature to fear success, because we have been indoctrinated to believe that the two are mutually exclusive. This is the reason many people think that failure is a fate worse than death, while success is just a taste of heaven. The reality of the matter, however, is that both are necessary for growth and development.

Failure can be seen as a test of our character. We are not yet ready for success until we learn to overcome the fear of failure. Failure doesn’t have to be terrifying.

It can even inspire us to new heights of achievement.

Source: The Restful Mind

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