Life is not a spectator sport

The fear of failure is very powerful. It holds us back throughout life and is the greatest obstacle to reaching our full potential. It prevents us from applying for that new job position, going back to university, taking that trip alone, or entering that 10 km run. The victory in life is in taking part, not the outcome. The only “win” in life is to live a meaningful and hopefully happy life, to be able to look back on the life you’ve lived with few regrets. To do this, you have to have the experiences that you truly desire and take part in the things that are important to you. One of the problems in life is the belief that everything’s about “winning or losing.” It’s not. You don’t win the game of life, nor do you lose it. The only question is, do you live it the way you want to or not? It’s not about being the best student or the best athlete, or making the most money. There will always be someone better at something than you are, no matter who you are. New inventions will be designed better than the old. Athletic records are sure to be broken with time. What matters, is that you show up for the fight and take part. The goal is to be engaged, to not sit on the sidelines and watch, but instead to play the game of life and do the best that you can. The only real failure is when we let our fears keep us on the sidelines watching the race, instead of taking part.