The Truth About Failure

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure . . . it does mean you haven't succeeded yet.

Failure doesn't mean you have accomplished nothing . . . it does mean you have learned something.

Failure doesn't mean you have been a fool . . . it does mean you had a lot of faith.

Failure doesn't mean you have been disgraced . . . it does mean you were willing to try.

Failure doesn't mean you don't have it . . . it does mean you have to do something in a different way.

Failure doesn't mean you are inferior . . . it does mean you are not perfect.

Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life . . . it does mean you've a reason to start afresh.

Failure doesn't mean you should give up . . . it does mean you should try harder.

Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it . . . it does mean it will take a little longer.

Failure doesn't mean God has abandoned you . . . it does mean God has a better idea!


by Robert Schuller