To watch the video presentation of the article, please click on this link: Brain Injury, the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and Not Giving Up! Video Presentation
Have you ever struggled with a fear of failure? Do you feel that your efforts are not good enough? I have my friend. But the good new is that we win by not giving up.
They win because they do not give up!
The Olympic Games Rio 2016 began earlier this week. I, like many, have been watching the games. I have been interested in seeing who will win the gold, silver and bronze medals in each event.
As I watch the games, I see a lifetime of preparation on display to be judged in a brief moment in time.
The message conveyed is that those who do not qualify for the finals or win a medal are somehow lacking. That they have somehow failed.
A message conveyed to those who watch those who compete in the Olympic games is that apart from being perfect, they too will fail.
But as I thought about these underlying and unspoken messages I thought about another message that needed to be embraced. All who compete in the games and those who watch win because they choose to not give up.
And so it is for those of us who are living with the impact of a brain injury. Through not giving up on the process, a loving God or ourselves, we are guaranteed to win.
Overcoming a Fear of Failure
“There is no such thing as failure, only an opportunity to learn.” Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA
Several weeks ago I wrote and published an article, Brain Injury, Defying the Odds and Winning in Life. In the article, I spoke to, among other things; the power that each of us possesses. The power to impact our life and the lives of those around us. In today’s article, I would like to speak to something that got in my way for many years. A fear of failure. To be honest with you, I still struggle at times with a fear of failure. But the good news is that I am now aware. In this article, I would like to share with you some information that has and continues to help me to overcome my fear of failure.
To read more about my process and journey you may click on this link: About Page
A few articles that have and help me to overcome my fear of failure.
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Learning Curve
Living with a brain injury and Overcoming the Fear of Failure Part 1
Living with a brain injury and Overcoming the Fear of Failure Part 2
Living with a brain Injury and Overcoming the Fear of Failure Part 3
Traumatic Brain Injury — THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE! Part 1 of 3
Traumatic Brain Injury — THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE! Part 2 of 3
Traumatic Brain Injury — THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE! Part 3 of 3
Living with a brain injury and Running Our Own Race
A few video presentations that have and help me to overcome my fear of failure.
Have You Ever Asked, “What is Keeping Me Stuck?” Part 1 and Part 2 Video Presentation
Second Chance to Live and The Principle of Progress Not Perfection Part 1
Second Chance to Live and The Principle of Progress Not Perfection Part 2
Second Chance to Live and The Principle of Progress Not Perfection Part 3
Second Chance to Live and The Principle of Progress Not Perfection Part 4
Second Chance to Live — The Principle of the Learning Curve
Running Our own Race — Video Presentation
Hope, Encouragement and the Parable of the Cracked Pot Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 Video Presentation
Experiencing Adversity, Failures, Setbacks and Not Giving Up! Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and The Identified Patient — Video Presentation — Part 1
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Identified Patient — Video Presentation — Part 2
How I Broke Free from Being Bullied — Video Presentation
Living with an Invisible Disability — Taking Back my Power Video Presentation
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Thanks Craig – I really needed to hear this right now. I re-injured my “good knee” six weeks ago and have been going to physical therapy for over four weeks now. This injury first happened over a year ago and put me in the hospital for three days. Since this time, I’ve been in pain for most of the year which means my exercise routines and sleep patterns have been disrupted causing me to have a longer time processing information and increased anger, memory and word find issues. I’m glad to have the experience that mindfulness (keeping my poise) has provided me, but with all this knowledge my life has been very difficult at times and somewhat hopeless. Over the last 6 weeks, three of my dogs have been injuried and I don’t have the financial resource to help them – other than several tubes of Triple Anti-botic Ointment and love. Watching the Olympics and reading this blog really hit home. Thank you Craig for your courage and wisdom – I really appreciate you!!!!
Hi Ken,
You are welcome Ken and thank you. I am sorry that your knee continues to be a source of pain. I would have never known from our conversations, Ken. Godspeed to you my friend. Godspeed to your dogs too. Thank you for your friendship and support to Sir Thank you for letting me know that my article helped you my friend. I am encouraged by you letting me know Ken!!! Thank you, Sir. I greatly appreciate you too, Ken. Peace to you Sir. Craig