You only fail once you have stopped trying. After reading a post by @honeydue I was inspired to share a few experiences and lessons I have learnt, with you.
Back in school we had a class called "music". I only joined this school in my 4th grade and I had never had the subject "music" before. I remember the teacher telling me that I did not have to worry and that I would get marks for free as long as I tried.
After a year of trying I still did not do well and had not yet caught up to the level which all the other students were at. By 6th grade I was finally able to be on the same level as the other students, my reports came back and I was failing (failing according to my standards). But I was not about to give up hope.
By the next year I was able to enter the UNISA exams and we had 5 months to learn what we needed to do our exams. I remember the feeling sitting in the waiting room as I heard my fellow students play the pieces we had been practicing for so long. When it came to my turn I walked into the room, it was pink! This through me off the first song I played, I did not score high on it.
In the next couple of months we all got our results and I was 3rd in the class and 2nd in my musical theory. I could of easily given up and the teacher would of been fine with it, but I gave it my all.
Everything good in life takes time and effort, lots of it! But the reward in the end far outweighs the time it takes. I now can play 3 very different musical instruments and music has become something I can rely on to change my moods when I am sad or angry.
All of this happened from never giving up. Never give up on your dreams!
thanks for posting
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Thanks, you give me inspiration and courage right now when I need it the most.
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Need to make a decision on whether keep on my master's degree or go back to work, and thus decide if I will dedicate to academia or industry.
I am in doubt, I am trying my best but maybe scientific research is not for me...
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True, we only fail when we stop trying. Hope is a powerful thing, with it, we could surmount all stumbling blocks with life. Sadly, people give up hope too soon and thus stop trying.
Keep steeming.
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Brilliant comment ;) see you payed attention last night in the mentor class.
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Lol. Yeah, but that's how I feel too about giving up. Most give up at almost the point of success. It's crazy but true.
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Oh yes, I have done that before, and the regret still eats at me.
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The thing is we could either accept it as a lesson and move on to better or other things, or dwell on it and beat ourself up with no added benefit. I go with moving on and chalking it up on my how-not-to-do-things page 😀
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Kinda cool that u have something on which u can RELY, to alter or 'brighten' your mood. You are fortunate.
I appreciate music [my dad took me to see the Philharmonic orchestra when i was but 9 yrs old ] -- I feel it had a profound IMPACT.
Anyhow, i can play the piano a bit & i used to play the drums ♦♦ I am happy for you; and I am happy for me, as I 've been lucky to get to see some wonderful concerts - the Eagles, Huey Lewis, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young (he was AMAZING), Yes (astonishingly good), Jethro Tull, Toby Keith, Liza Minelli !
Have yrself a wondrous day, okay? Btw, what 3 INSTRUMENTS do u play?
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It was totally much need thanks for the motivation !! never ever give up !!
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The only failure is to quit.
However, that doesn't mean you don't change directions if you have proven what you are doing isn't going to work.
Keep going and succeeding - your decisions today create your tomorrow.
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So on point @dragonslayer109. Embracing failure and learning from them tends to build us into someone better. I admire your ability to play musical instrument. Something i like and would really love to know how to play, but dont seem to have it. Happy i was here.
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Thanks for the encouragement. Youve said it all. The only way you can see your dreams actualized is if you dont give up. Great post
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right dear
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We have to figth in this life, figthing with our knowlege and passion as i say always :
We have to be on the right track ever that it take a long time, but one day we will reach our goals.
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I like it...nice post
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Even a year i lost my hope and every single moment of my life because thought that i lost everything.
But actually one day came when i tried to ask myself that what i am doing
everything present in front of me and i am not using it, why
because before i lost hope but when i realized that there are different ways to achieve your goals faster and effectively.
then i got success
now i understand the reality of life
life gives you opportunities one by one
now this is your choice that you are going to choose it or reject it
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You were rewarded at long last. I like
"You only fail once you have stopped trying."
@dragonslayer109
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Thanks for the post, great inspiration for all!
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Very good post, and even very helpful thanks
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Very motivating post! Thanks for this dose of inspiration ;)
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YES we will not surrender. The main thing that the course Steemit has grown!
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my cover pic says same quote :)
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Never give up, such a motivational story you have. Good luck
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Nice and full of inspiration. Thanks for sharing
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never giving up is the key to success ..steady you @dragonslayer109
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Albert Einstein
thank you for share it
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Anytime I feel like I'm failing and about to throw down the towel. I remember a line from the theme song in Shrek.
With that line I've conquered ''mountains''.
Cos quitting deprives you from knowing what winning feels like.
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I also inspire from you.thanks for share this post @dragonslayer109
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very true we have to keep on going no matter what, even through failure we strive on
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I am graduating this week so inspirational articles are on point thanks! :-)
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Fall down 9 times, get up 10! Congrats on the persistence and in finding something you are passionate about and enjoy!! Would love to hear your music!!
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thank you for sharing my friend, I am so excited to start my work again
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You don't learn without first making mistakes. Every great inventor "failed" dozens or even hundreds of times before achieving that one great breakthrough.
Without failure we don't have penicillin.
Without failure we don't have plastics.
Even the pacemaker was created by mistake, it was supposed to be some kind of recording device that didn't work right.
If you learn from a mistake, then it's not truly a failure, always remember that.
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That's very good motivation :)
Motivation sometimes can increase someone's Will and change their mind about something :)
Good post mr @dragonslayer109
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Thanks for the inspiration.
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Yes! I believe that we are all gifted. We can learn everything if we try our best.
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I always forget all the inspiration and motivation I took from motivational videos and posts like as soon as I stop or finish reading/viewing them?
This only happens to me or anybody else have a same problem.
please tell me I'm not the only one :(
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Great inspirations @dragonslayer109. This principle of consistency and hard work also applies to all of life endeavours, even here on steemit, we grow by going on even when the going gets tough. Thanks, @greatness96.
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that is a very well written inspirational story..... why don't you try using your own photo in such an original story?
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I don't have many photos and have never tried making any myself. Maybe it is not a bad idea to do that.
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yeah.... try it.... it will give your post more unique look
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nice post ..thank you for shahring
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Never Give UP! Amen!
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Great post, @dragonslayer109! You are so right, one should always hold on and hold on tight, 'cause that's the only way you can achieve your dreams.
Thank you for the mention and the inspiration!
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thanks for the experience. i also want to like you
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I love the message! Reminder to dreamers to keep dreaming and working towards goals! Effort and practice makes progess!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Being that I am someone that has always been persistent and willing to work hard despite the setbacks. There is something I also learned, there is actually a point to quit. It's far passed the point most people are willing to work. It does exist though.
I have only had the experience once in my life, but to walk away was the right choice. I didn't realize this until I listened to a podcast where very successful people spoke about knowing when to quit or shift to something different.
In the end, you still need to work hard and persavere to have success though.
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Thank for sharing my friend
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Agree with every word. Music just elevates the soul. I've sacrificed a lot in terms of career and way of life to be able to continue making music. I'm a passionate bass player and love playing
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What a great motivation for the soul...thankz @dragonslayer109 for lefting my spirit high in this life journey.Great post
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Great post and reflection! :)
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Inspiring!! Feel much better now!
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I had music lessons in school that never seemed to grasp my attention , we would look at it as a bit of a doss lesson. I tried instruments but never had the encouragement or want quite frankly. Fast forward into my mid 20"s and I was bought an acoustic guitar , I tried and I tried and got to grips with the best thing I have ever taken up. I'm only saddened that I couldn't find this talent in school! Now I can transcribe which means play by ear and have accesss to play any tune or do my best at mastering it. Never give up on learning, sometimes inspiration comes from unlikely sources. I agree @dragonslayer my mood can be reflected by the instrument whether Sad happy or reflecting it's a great outlet of emotions. Thanks for sharing 👍
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Well everything happens for a reason. I also play acoustic guitar and I am loving it so much.
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Thanks for sharinh
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We shouldn't give up on our dreams... Keep pushing until you achieve your dreams. Even if it take you so many years to achieve it. I'm really inspired.. Thanks for sharing.
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Bravo! Yes, it takes a lot of patience, focus, time, and effort to smash our goals. The important part is to never give up, or lose hope.
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Everything good in life takes time and effort, lots of it! But the reward in the end far outweighs the time it takes. I now can play 3 very different musical instruments and music has become something I can rely on to change my moods when I am sad or angry.
I couldnt agree less with you sir. Failure is an ingredient that brings out the unique taste of our life. It all depend on how we see failure, as the end of or the start afresh gift.
Some times the most looked upon fails and if vice versa it is just because the ones that are expected to fail always see failure as a motivation.
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This is a great inspiration and a lesson to not give up. I have a mountain to climb, hope I can do the same as you and persevere and pull through.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for such a motivational post
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It's a good way for me to start my day by reading this. :) others needs this kind of encouragement.
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Great post.
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This is very encouraging. It is ttrue as you have just hit the nail right on its head.
indeed you are a genius cos my mentor @odsam2 has been saying alot about the good work u are doing on steemit and reading this very post just speak of that. Thanks and great to finally link up with you
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This post literally made my day. Thank you so much. Such an inspiration.
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I am really inspired.
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I totally agree! Persistence is the most important tool in the box. I'm a songwriter ... trust me I know! :)
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Everything good in life takes time and effort, lots of it! But the reward in the end far outweighs the time it takes. I now can play 3 very different musical instruments and music has become something I can rely on to change my moods when I am sad or angry.
I couldnt agree less with you sir. Failure is an ingredient that brings out the unique taste of our life. It all depend on how we see failure, as the end of or the start afresh gift.
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Thank u for encouragement @dragonslayer109
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thank you friends, posting very inspiring
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I love it man! True leaders rely on persistence for success.
"everything good in life takes time and effort." Love it.
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This is such an inspiration for a sunny morning like this...
When i find such stories of life, written with soul more than mind, with a deep understanding of what matters most...my heart melts in comfortable trust...
I feel you story because when i was young, second grade, I moved from country side to living in town... And changing school was pretty harsh.. I was the country side girl who needed to proof that is no less capable than others...
Now I struggle with my art, but is a way beautiful struggle because now I know my lesson... Hard work, faith and enthusiasm!
I put all my love in it and many times enjoying the final result is everything I wanted...
Thank you...
!
Be love!
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I Congratulate you on this great blog
Keep going my friend
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This is some great inspiration. Well done on your scores @dragonslayer109. 😌
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Failure should never be written in anyones life diary...its a bad memory..thanks a million @dragonslayer109
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great post ! dream come true :)
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What instruments to do you play? Thanks for this lovely article!
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