“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” -Michael Jordan

Happy Monday! Today I was seeking inspiration, and happened upon this quote.

I am an avid believer in what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger (shout out to Neitzsche)—you learn the most from when you fail. When shortcomings are truly realized is when you are enlightened to exactly the components that need to be altered. Without this clarity and insight through failure, there would be no improvement.

What makes a person improve is not only their ability to recognize & accept their failures, but actually use them as a catapult for future success. It is easy to become downtrodden and pity oneself upon failure because it undoubtedly is a blow to ones ego. But Michael Jordan became a basketball superstar not only because he could pinpoint and acknowledge his failures, but because he was able to create a strategic plan of action to never let those failures happen again.

Failure is not an outlet to quit or resign oneself, but rather an opportunity for success and improvement. This essential re-conceptualization of the process of failure can ultimately breed success.