I realized the fear of failure has been with me my entire life, subtly influencing everything I do and everything I’ve become. I’ve spent my life running from failure’s harsh sting, taking every blunder and accomplishment of mine extremely personally. As an overachiever throughout my school years, I was always considered the youngest and the brightest, bathing in the compliments and not so hidden envy that followed me around. It affirmed my gifts but also created a solid identity that has kept me small and held me back from what I really want: connection beyond any hierarchy of better or worse. The freedom to live out my heart’s longing not in order to succeed at it—not to pretend I am some untouchable, perfect authority figure—but because I care so damn much. I saw how sad it would be to continue living my life chasing approval, endlessly hungry for a pat on the back from my role models, teachers, and loved ones. I was ready to stop running from failure. I was ready for change. ~ Dominique Youkhehpaz Read the rest of this powerful article in the link below:
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