Question:
Am I Failure in life what do you think?
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2008-09-01 06:47:40 UTC
People always say that i am a failure in life am i really, does or did anybody have the same problem will i ever be successful in any field what should I aim for
what field should I choose will I achieve something in life
Thirteen answers:
Irony Man
2008-09-02 04:44:44 UTC
Failure.



1. Failure doesn't mean - You are a failure,

It means - You have not succeeded.



2. Failure doesn't mean - You accomplished nothing,

It means - You have learned something.



3. Failure doesn't mean - That you have been a fool.

It means - You had a lot of faith.



4. Failure doesn't mean - You've been disgraced.

It means -You were willing to try.



5. Failure doesn't mean - You don't have it.

It means - You have to do something in a different way.



6. Failure doesn't mean - You are inferior.

It means - You are not perfect.(who is??)



7. Failure doesn't mean - You've wasted your life.

It means - You have a reason to start afresh.



8. Failure doesn't mean - You should give up.

It means - You must try harder.



9. Failure doesn't mean - You'll never make it.

It means - It will take a little longer.



10. Failure doesn't mean - Nature has abandoned you.

It means - Nature has a better way for you.
lydiajo
2008-09-01 07:22:34 UTC
Sam,



People measure success and failure in different ways.



You tell me nothing of yourself and what makes you think you are a failure.



How old are you? It makes a difference in perspective if you are 18 or 80.



If you are 18 - or 28 - or 38, you have the opportunity to decide what you want to accomplish.



So you look at the things you think are worth while. Decide what you like to do that benefits society as a whole. What kind of contribution can you make to the betterment of the world - or at least your little corner of it?



Then you chart a course to accomplish your goals. If you need training or education, figure a way to get it.



If you are 48 - or 68 - or 80, you didn't get there without accomplishing something. Look back at the things you have done to help people. Did you have a family? Did you hold down a job?



Success or failure doesn't depend on being a multi-zillionaire by a certain age. It does depend on what you have accomplished when measured against the goals you set yourself.



If you have not set goals, do so now. You will never be a success until you have a yardstick for measuring your accomplishments.



Failure is not the result of not reaching your goals. Too many variables can thwart your efforts. But failure is the result of setting no goals at all.



Without goals you wander in a wilderness of purposelessness. You don't set out on a trip without having a destination in mind. You can't have a successful life without goals.



But the goals have to be yours - what you want - what you think. All the naysayers and other critics can't make your goals for you. And if you let them, you have doomed yourself to failure.



The only two people you need to please with your goals are God and yourself. Ask Him to help you set them, and He will help you accomplish them.



Grace, peace and blessings to you.
Ynot
2008-09-01 07:48:56 UTC
Failure is all a matter of perspective. Lots of people regard themselves as failures, when in fact they are exceptionally talented. Take for example the Olympic athletes, crying because they only won a bronze or silver and not the gold medal, or because they didn't quite make it into the final. There are lots of people who are widely regarded by others as failures. Look at George W Bush for example. He will go down in history as the biggest failure America has ever seen, but he did get to be President of the USA, which is quite an achievement in my book.



So you should never think of yourself as a failure. If you are not naturally driven to success by ambition and greed but you still want to be successful, it's essential you choose something you're interested in, so whatever that is - go for it.



What other people think of you is not really important, but they do have influence and they can effect your success in life. Do you come across as lethargic, cynical, obstructive, or vague to other people? If you think there's a chance you might, it would be a good idea to work on it. I'm not suggesting you change yourself, just the way you project yourself. Try using energetic expressions, optimistic viewpoints, constructive statements, and positive opinions - they'll probably make you squirm inside at first but after a while it gets to be great fun, and then you have to work on the 'trust me I know what I'm talking about' bit, otherwise they'll realise it's a scam.
Luann C
2008-09-01 07:17:33 UTC
If you tried your best at something and didn't do well you are not a failure.

I am assuming you are a young person (maybe in your 20s). Figure out what you want to do in life and go for it. Don't aim so high though. Some careers take a lot of smarts such as a doctor, lawyer or an engineer.

When I was in the service I worked in the Legal Department. Granted I am not the smartest kid on the block but I had to go the extra mile. I studied and studied, took notes and of course had all kinds of reference materials available.

You have to figure out what you want to do. What do you like to do? Is there anything you excel in? Are you good at math, cars or carpentry. Those things can present many different kinds of careers.

My dad once told me that any job you have, you do well, and it is a legal job is a good job and nothing to be ashamed of. Good Luck!!!
Phoenix Quill
2008-09-01 07:30:03 UTC
Success or failure is measured by a standard.



So what's your standard? Darwin would say you must raise at least 2 biological offspring to become successful breeders themselves.



Some people think success is about creating art or poetry or philosophy or technology or personal wealth or national wealth.

Some people think success is hugging trees and whining about global warming.



So you want to go the the standard - career-wife-kids? Then go for it.



The career you choose is a balance between what you are good at & what is the most profitable for the time expended.



This said though, unless you see this as a compelling future, you are unlikely to pursue it with much energy.



If most your friends & family see you as a failure, you probably are.

When you decide to change that, consult the works of Tony Robbins.
CrazyDaisy
2008-09-01 08:29:04 UTC
You are always succeeding. It's all in the way you look at it. There is no set standard that anyone knows to "succeed" at being you, except you. If someone says you're a failure..you are only succeeding in how and if you believe them. It might take many so called "failures" in order for you to see how you succeed, but that would be perfectly fine because it's what YOU needed. I've seen the richest and the most productive people come from complete opposite paths.You are always moving forward, even at this very moment. Don't let anyone label you, only you can define yourself.
Whoaperson
2008-09-01 06:57:22 UTC
First of all, nobody can tell if you're a failure... just by at your post, over a computer. I would suggest that you assess your own worthiness.



Are you able to learn/accomplish things that you want?

If not why? How can you change this?



Personally, I'm a failure, and it doesn't matter as much anymore, because all those people who know that I'm a failure... are finally dying off. Soon I will be the last of my kind.
.......
2008-09-01 07:23:49 UTC
Sounds to me like you're choosing to believe in what everyone is saying about you. Now you're here asking us what you should do. Try looking at that man in the mirror and finding out what he wants to do. You've got to start defining your own self and not letting other people tell you what you've failed at. Only YOU should decided which path to take, because as long as you keep taking the path that other people "think" you're supposed to be on, you'll probably not even enjoy the journey, much less be successful.



Get out of your head and get into your heart. Find what makes you happy and pursue that and find your true happiness. Then you can come back and give the middle finger to everyone who said that you were a failure
Lilyta
2008-09-01 08:52:39 UTC
no. dude. you're still breathing. so you're not yet failed for sure, but just temporarily. they can tell who you are, but they can't determine what you are. fine, you failed. they said that you're a failure. it means they have been frank with you, (because people have eyes) but they also definitely suffered from a big disease of the prone to look bad THAT WAY at other people. you can agree with them, but must you be as horrible as them too? since you're a failure, it shouldn't be the end of the world. you're still alive!



i've been there. i thought my failures was a curse, but it was actually a stepping stone for a bigger success that i'm on at the moment. i think if not for my previous frequent failures, i might would not get any sense on moving up this life without neglecting the search for true purpose of life. or maybe if my brain was working too good for my successes sake in previous times, i might get too busy from thinking of the one who creates me, this life and righteous doings. believe it or not, journey of life is actually on how you want it. whether your frequent failures is a source of your bigger success or bigger failures ahead, it's on how you move on with your heart and doings. it's good for those who managed to note down their failures as an interesting plot for an awesome ending. also, i had no idea that all the building things i had done in the past which i had been thought of it as nothing much, was actually something that's very big; even until simple things like praying, thinking, make effort to be independent like cleaning your own room, take what others said as a building criticism and do take pressures on failures of keep on being late to appointments and don't just ignore it. although once i was very bad in coping up with stress, but now is getting better with it, especially since i began to pray. this is rather than to not admit your failures; at least you're moving.



life is just temporary. only God that lasts forever. seriously if you're looking for God, you'll gain real success. because God is the one who owns everything. how is it? they go so many ways, directly and indirectly where you can the most satisfying detailed answer through frequent deep thoughts, wisdom and scientific approach.
bklyn_40
2008-09-01 06:57:15 UTC
What have you done or failed to do, that makes people say that?

If you have tried nothing, then yes you are a failure.

If you attempted anything, then you are not. Even if you attempted & failed, you are NOT a failure because you made the attempt & hopefully learned from it.

The only failures in life are hose who stand by and never risk anything
anonymous
2008-09-01 07:29:54 UTC
You really have to look at what you haven't failed. And try to nurture those things. I feel like that too. But in truth I've accomplished more then I gave myself credit for. Perhaps you should really be thinking about the things you have accomplished that your not giving yourself credit for. Keep trying and do the best you can. And find better people to be around, people who encourageurage you.
Murphy's Law
2008-09-01 06:56:14 UTC
Ignore them. No one is a failure at life. You just haven't found your calling yet.
anonymous
2008-09-01 07:22:24 UTC
watch Fight Club


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