Turning Failure Into Learning

I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once.

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I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work. — Thomas Edison

I’ve always been someone who worries about failure. At home, at school, at work — no matter the place, failure was always creeping in.

When things didn’t go right, I’d immediately start doubting myself. Impostor syndrome would kick in, making me feel like I wasn’t good enough. It’s a dangerous cycle, and honestly, exhausting.

But what could I do about it? That was the question I kept asking myself.

My curiosity kicked in, and I began searching for answers.

It wasn’t something I was consciously doing because changing how I dealt with failure wasn’t my main goal at the time.

Over the years, I went through bits of advice, motivational quotes, and lessons from others. Each one left an impression, but nothing really clicked. Every time I failed it felt heavy and personal.

Then, one day, I came across Edison’s quote. It didn’t change everything instantly, but it gave me a new perspective. I started to see failure as a step forward — just another part of…