Have you ever tried something new and it didn’t work out the way you wanted? Maybe you started a business, took a class, or tried a new hobby and things just didn’t go right. I’ve been there too. Many times.
But guess what? Failing isn’t the end. In fact, failing can be the beginning of something beautiful. That’s what “failing forward” means. It means falling down but getting back up and moving ahead anyway. And I’ve learned a lot from it.
Let me tell you my story…
I Thought It Would Be Easy
When I first started working online, I thought I would make money fast. I watched a few videos and read some posts, and it all looked so simple. “Just post this,” they said. “Follow this system,” they said.
So, I did it. I signed up, made my account, and started posting.
But nothing happened.
No likes.
No sales.
No money.
I felt like a big failure. I wondered if I was just wasting time. I thought maybe I wasn’t smart enough or good enough. I even cried a little.
But then something inside me whispered, “Keep going.”
Failing Forward Means Learning
Here’s what I learned: Every time I failed, I got a little better.
✔️ I learned what not to do.
✔️ I learned what people liked and what they didn’t.
✔️ I learned how to speak clearly.
✔️ I learned how to tell my story.
Failing forward means you don’t stop when things go wrong. You stop and think, “Okay, what can I do better next time?”
Each time I failed, I didn’t quit. I kept going. That’s failing forward.
I Learned to Ask for Help
At first, I tried to do everything alone. I thought I had to figure it all out by myself.
But guess what? That was a mistake too.
When I finally asked for help, things started to change. I joined a group of people who were also learning. We helped each other. We shared ideas. And I didn’t feel so alone anymore.
Sometimes failing forward means learning how to ask for help when you need it. And that’s okay. We all need help sometimes.
I Learned to Be Kind to Myself
This one was hard.
When I messed up, I was really mean to myself. I would say things like:
- “You’re so dumb.”
- “Why did you even try?”
- “You’ll never get it.”
But that kind of talk doesn’t help. It just makes you feel worse.
So, I started changing the way I talked to myself. I started saying:
- “It’s okay, you’re learning.”
- “You’re doing your best.”
- “Keep going, you’re getting closer.”
Being kind to yourself is a big part of failing forward. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep moving.
I Learned That Every Step Counts
Even when it felt like nothing was working, I was growing.
💡 I was learning new skills.
💡 I was building my confidence.
💡 I was learning how to talk to people.
💡 I was getting stronger on the inside.
It’s kind of like walking up a big hill. You may not see the top yet, but every step gets you closer. Every time I kept going after a failure, I was one step closer to my goal.
That’s the power of failing forward.
I Learned That I Have to Do the Work
This one might be the biggest lesson of all.
🛑 There is no easy button.
🛑 There is no magic system.
🛑 Nobody’s going to do it all for you.
I learned that if I want success, I have to do the work — every single day.
It’s not super hard. And it’s not always easy either. But it has to get done.
🎯 If I don’t post, nothing happens.
🎯 If I don’t follow up, no one joins.
🎯 If I don’t show up, no one sees me.
Your success is a direct result of what you do. Not your coach. Not the system. Not the software.
👉 It’s all up to YOU.
I had to stop looking for shortcuts. I had to stop waiting for someone to save me. I had to look in the mirror and say, “Let’s get to work.”
That’s when things really started to change.
I’m Still Failing… and That’s Okay!
I still mess up. I still try things that don’t work. But now, I don’t let it stop me.
Now I say, “That didn’t work. Let’s try something else.”
And guess what? Because I kept going, I started making sales. I started helping others. I even started teaching people what I learned.
All because I failed… and didn’t give up.
If You’re Failing, Keep Going
I want to talk to you, friend.
If you’ve been trying and it’s not working… don’t stop.
If people are laughing or not supporting you… don’t quit.
If you feel tired or lost… take a breath, and try again.
You are not alone. I see you. And I believe in you.
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.
That’s what failing forward is all about.
Final Thoughts
Failing forward has been one of the biggest blessings in my life.
I learned:
- Failing is normal.
- Failing helps you grow.
- Failing shows you what works.
- Failing makes you stronger.
- Failing forward gets you closer to success.
- And above all… You have to do the work.
So next time you mess up, don’t feel bad. Smile and say, “I’m failing forward.”
You’ve got this. Just keep moving.
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Russ 💛
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