Failure Quote by Mark Manson
““The avoidance of suffering is a form of suffering. The avoidance of struggle is a struggle. The denial of failure is a failure. Hiding what is shameful is itself a form of shame.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, 2016
Avoiding pain creates more pain; avoiding struggle creates struggle; denying failure is failure; hiding shame creates shame.
In simple terms: Avoiding discomfort leads to more problems.
Face discomfort to reduce its power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career setbacks
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What discomfort are you avoiding?
- How can confronting it change the outcome?
Avoidance can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.