I think that if anyone should know much about persistence and not giving up, it must be Canadian born actress Mary Pickford. Born at the end of the 19th century, she worked on stage and on screen for five decades. She was also a renowned producer and one of the founding members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A woman achieving success in such a competitive, male-dominated industry and time is inspiring.
Many times can we see failure as a fall, a misstep, a roadblock to the dreams we have for ourselves and our lives. And often it is easiest to give up. Then, true failure has occurred. It is not the missteps or the roadblocks that are our failures. They are simply learning tools on a journey to success. Much of culture tells that our success needs to be achieved swiftly and whilst we are young. Otherwise we are "over the hill", "past it" or some other less than flattering judgement. However, when we are young we are lacking these wise insights that compel us to keep to going. We learn, through a life lived through trials and tribulations, that our successes and our failures are often temporary and are milestones on a bigger journey. Our definition of success (and failure) must shift as we navigate our way through life, through our work, through our relationships. And we must also be aware that one person's definition of success may be another's failure! There is no one to tell us when we have succeeded or failed - except ourselves. Positive self-talk and re-framing our perspectives are the best ways to ensure that our falls and missteps do not keep us down, but propel us forward with greater determination.
Thanks so much for stopping. I hope you have a wonderful week. You may want to stop by on Friday (May 5) as I have a little surprise for you all...
Comments
Post a Comment