How to deal with failure.

There is a lot of talk around persistence and perseverance around failure. That we must NOT QUIT and keep trying harder. That failure is a 'stepping stone' for success and so on and so forth. But is this theory always correct ? or is it highly misinterpreted. 

While hard work and perseverance is an absolute sine qua non for success in any pursuit, sometimes, it may be necessary to pause and think, whether failure is a test of destiny, or is it an indication that you need a change in perspective. 

To me, failure is an opportunity to reflect, and think where is the change needed. Do you just need to give it another try, or you need to try differently. Sometimes, it may also indicate that you need to change your path altogether, and go in a completely new direction. 

What one needs to understand, is if the pursuit that one is failing at, or even succeeding at, is really fitting into the larger scheme or things. The larger life purpose. or is there some change in perspective that is required. 

Fodder for thought.

The Importance of wisdom - Fodder for thought

General tendency of us humans is that we often value tangible things or material things, but ignore intangible wealth. No? Let me ask you one simple question :

Imagine, you got punched in the face and got slightly injured, you are in pain and feel horrible, but immediately after that I give you 10 million dollars in your bank account. Now will you be happy or sad ? I presume you will be happy, and of course, 10 million dollars is a lot of money aye ! 

Now imagine you are  hurt about something, could be anything. Someone wronged you in a relationship, or could just be wrong decision that you took, that is causing you pain. What is our immediate reaction? We cry, we sulk, we go into a negative frame of mind. We fail to see what we have gained - WISDOM. 

The wisdom that we perhaps should not have fallen into the trap of a wrong thing- a relationship, or addiction, or pattern and the wisdom that how we can stay away from something harmful in the future. But we choose to ignore this wealth. Wisdom is no less valuable then material wealth. Yes, it cannot buy you that brand new Mercedes or a L uxorious vacation in Dubai. but it can make you capable of doing much more. It will help you from making any more mistakes. 

Why do we humans, give less importance to intangible wealth than tangible wealth? We have to start looking at wisdom to be as valuable as tangible wealth. Only this can bring about a positive change in our lives. 

Food for thought !