have you ever failed at something? what did you do after?

Question

i would like to know what people did after they failed at things , such as, sports, exams, driving tests, weightloss goals, relationships, anything you've failed at, and why you did what you did, any advice is welcome

Answer 1

Grieve over it for a while!(like a week or more depending on what it is-but not over much) After you do that. Keep your focus on a new goal, try to work harder at things. My motto, "i can expect failure but I can't except not trying"
Keep in mind that when you fail at anything, it doesnt define who you are! Ur not a failure unless you give up. Failing happen to everybody not just singled out to you.

Answer 2

Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes, I have failed at all those things (and I'm sure more that that). Usually, I get angry and then feel dissapointed; but in all honesty I think it's normal to feel dissapointed or let down when you don't get the results you want out of something, but then, life is about ups and downs. For me, looking at the big picture is important, I know most of my failures will help me grow and learn I can avoid the same mistakes ( if it is something I can help) If not, then I just take it as water under the bridge.
Keep trying new things and have fun in between .
Once time passes what seems bad now will no longer hold the same importance so just enjoy yourself and let it be.

Answer 3

At 44 I went to University two years ago to study PGCE, to train as a teacher. But I dropped out because I found it very intense, demanding and hard work - very hard work. But I did not see it as a failure as such. I had worked in the National Health Service for many years beforehand. I now work nightshifts in a young person's hostel, which I enjoy doing. So in a way, life has gone on, and the shifts give me the chance to do other things - I'm writing a book on Buddhism, editing Buddhist texts, and generally feel much more relaxed about life. So, over time things do work out.

The big 'failure' is relationships - I've yet to meet the love of my life, but, who knows!

Answer 4

At my first driving test I was very nervous and driving close to the stationery car parked on the road I clicked my side mirror against that car... It was just 10 minutes from the start and I was in more terror as I know that I failed my test.... My Fantastic Instructor Barry from Britannia was amazing! He didn't make much fuss of it.. First thing that I've done - I booked my second Practical Driving Test... And I passed it!!

Answer 5

I have failed at four tests in my life-the first was at a swimming test, the second time was at an exam in the ATC, the third my driving test and the fourth my latest essay for uni. Each time I was a bit upset, but put it behind me, retried and passed (exdect my uni essay-I'm still doing that)

Answer 6

I have never failed at anything. I just re-appraise my goals on a day-by-day basis, sometimes deciding that I really didn't want to do whatever it was in the first place.

Answer 7

I studied medicine for three semesters and failed and went into administrative work .
I failed in three marriages and have enough now of that .
I have been successfully sober for over 26 years , I'm not a failure !

Answer 8

I failed too many things to count..what I did after was learn and grow and thank god I know what its like to fail.

Answer 9

The important thing to realise is that 'there is no failure; there is only feedback' on your performance. Do not give up, have another go, using a different approach, you will get it.

Answer 10

Put on a brave face and plodded on. Keep the chin up and show others you are strong despite the failure (even if it doesnt feel like it inside).