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Failure in a good way!

OceanDreamingOceanDreaming Posts: 22 Boards Initiate
Hi!
I entered a competition that involved writing an essay and I did not win (I’m pretty sure I didn’t even come close to winning) and that’s okay!!!! It’s even good!!! I am so proud of myself for entering, I was late starting so I rushed to get it done but I did it, I submitted it even though it was scary, it helped me come up with new ideas that I’d love to pursue in the future, and I now feel a lot more comfortable with entering competitions! In the past there’s been competitions I haven’t entered because I was too scared, or times I haven’t won and have been extremely disappointed. I think I’ve done a good job at changing my perspective and turning this “failure” into something positive. Just wanted to share how far I’ve come :)

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  • Matthew_04Matthew_04 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 325 The Mix Regular
    I'm super proud of you for sharing this, it's great to hear that you're reframing "failure" into a positive and that you had the confidence to put yourself out there and enter the competition in the first place =)
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,027 Boards Champion
    Also wanted to say I absolutely love this perspective - it's a little shift in mind that can change so much for us. Even when we don't succeed at something, we can use the opportunities to learn from what went well and what didn't so that we can grow and learn for the future.

    Congrats on entering the competition - i'm sure what you wrote was amazing (even if it didn't win)

    Sinead :3
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,282 Part of The Furniture
    Im also super proud of you too. I think it's fantastic that you entered an essay writing competition but eventhough you didnt win you tried and had a go which is amazing to hear. <3
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • lunarcat522lunarcat522 Posts: 609 Incredible Poster
    @OceanDreaming Well done for entering, I'm so glad you're feeling positive about the experience!
  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Connector Posts: 2,104 Boards Champion
    That's so awesome to hear! Well done =)
    Believe in me - who believes in you
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