You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. –Wayne Gretzky
Fear of failure is generally a false feeling and not the fact. And this feeling should not stop you from trying once at anything you want to do. I strongly request you to go back in your flash memory and recall instance where you didn’t even try once. Let me quote a message from Wayne Gretzky “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” to support what I am saying.
Maybe you wanted to ask someone for help or apply for job or pursue your own dream or whatever. You probably told yourself, “Nah, it’s not going to work” and you moved on.
This quote from Wayne Gretzky’s is a wake-up call for those moments of hesitation. It reminds us that staying on the side-lines guarantees nothing will change. Sure, putting yourself out there feels risky. There’s the chance things won’t work out and at the same time there’s a same amount of chance it may work. Regret is heavier than failure ever could be.
Failing after taking the chance will simply educate you more and that’s the beauty of trying. Growth begins moment you decide to step out of your comfort zone. The experience is worth it, no matter the outcome.
So next time fear tells you to stay put, Don’t, simply challenge yourself. What’s the worst could happen is the question you should ask yourself and then ask the best that can happen. And then take the shot. All the Best!
Empowering Tip: Take the shot—it’s always worth trying.
