Some of the failures in my life—let’s not try to figure out a precise count—have really been embarrassing. In fact, it’s uncomfortable, even painful, for me to think back and remember some of them. I don’t like to recall spectacular ineptitude…especially when it applies to me.

But in spite of the embarrassment I understand that it’s important to keep trying. Keep attempting to pursue new, challenging, out-of-the-comfort zone objectives.

This is not eloquent, but in my mind I think of it this way: Keep doing stuff.

I think God created life in such a way that it tends to be richer and more fulfilling when we are willing to keep trying new things.

 

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky