Accomplish Quote by Ben Huh
“When people call something a 'fail,' it's because you tried to accomplish something but didn't make it. If you're just walking down the street and something bad just happens to you, that's not really a fail on your part. You might call that situation a fail.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: Ben Huh on failure, 2015
Failure is misapplied when circumstances are beyond one's control; true failure is not trying.
In simple terms: Not trying is the real failure.
Attempt, even if you might fail.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- creative projects
- personal goals
- daily challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When did I avoid trying out of fear?
- How can I reframe setbacks as learning?
People may misuse 'fail' to shame others.