Learning From Failures

Failure is often god's own tool for carving some of the finest outlines in the character of his children

Failure has been wrongly branded by society. Failure is viewed as though it is the end of the world. But actually, it is God's way of giving you courage, inspiration and determination to rise up.

Albert Einstein never did well in hie school. His teachers were fed up with him. He was a very slow learner. This slow learner gave us the theory of relativity. It is regarded as one of the most complicated theories and the most difficult to comprehend. Einstein once said that there are only 12 living people who understand it although there are more than 900 books attempting to explain it. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for this theory. Years after his death, people marvel at a mind capable of producing such a theory.

A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner.

- Old English Proverb

Failure awakens the brilliance in us. We intend to take things more seriously. We give greater attention to the problem.
Many motivational speakers use the life story of Abraham Lincoln as a classic example of what a human being can achieve in the face of difficulties. When we read a story of Lincoln's life, we wonder how such a man could become one of the greatest American Presidents.

At the age of 7, his family was thrown out of the house and had to work.
At the age of 9, his mother died.
At the age of 22, he lost a job as a stores clerk. He couldn't go to law school.
At 23, he was in debt.
At 26, his business partner died and it took years for Lincoln to repay the debts.
At 41, he lost his four-year-old son.
At 45, he lost the Senate Elections.
At 47, he failed as the vice presidential candidate of his party.
At 49, he once again ran for the Senate and lost.

And at the age of 51, this man became the president of United States.

How To Be Successful

Do you believe that success is a matter of chance. If you believe that I am afraid no one can help you. Luck may have a minor role in our destiny, but it is nothing compared to the effect of confidence, determination and will. Today I will tell you what habits make people successful in life - successful on the strength of their own will, faith, and devotion towards work. It includes examples of people, inspiring ideas, motivating thoughts, proverbs etc. They are collected from various sources and largely reflect the ideas of success as described by great authors of our times.

Confidence
We all know about people who have failed in life despite being able, simply because they were influenced by the negative comments of the people around them.

Andrew Jackson said, 'One man with courage makes a majority'.

You must have seen the bumblebee. Now, the bumblebee has a very heavy body and a comparatively short wingspan. From the point of view of Science, the bumblebee cannot fly. It is impossible for it to fly. But, the bumblebee does not know science! The question of not losing confidence does not arise. It just knows it must fly so it does.

Confidence makes a big difference. Try to observe confident people. You will see a lot of energy, power and faith. We like their presence and knowing that these people are around makes us feel safe and secure.

If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you think you like to win, but think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't.

If you think you'll lose, you're lost,
For out in the world we find,
Success begins in a fellows's will
It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you're outclassed, you are.
You've got to think high to rise,
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win the price.

Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man;
But sooner or later the man who wins
is the man who thinks can.

--Walter D.Wintle

Some people never lose in life. You will find them continously achieving more and more in life. They make the biggest and gravest difficulties appear very small by their mere confidence.
Someone has said, 'You can easily determine the caliber of a man by ascertaining the amount of oppostion it takes to discourage him'.

About Me

I am Prem Chauhan, a 41 years old ex-Air Force Personnel from The Indian Air Force(I.A.F). After serving the I.A.F for 20 long years I have started blogging being inspired by my son who is the author of Blog-o-Ninja.
I am here to blog about happenings in India. In this blog I will introduce you to India and its issues. I will also blog about my likes and dislikes.
As this is my first blog I hope you won't mind if I wrong somewhere and will always be active as a commentator. Thanks for visiting my blog and have a nice day.