By David Tepera, June 1, 2022
It’s that time of year when many people are graduating from various schools. They range from high school, college, nursing, vocational and so on. Be proud of yourself for all the work and dedication it took to achieve this accomplishment.
While growing up and knowing each year was another grade for school, we didn’t have full control of our lives. The decision was already made for us, so we just kept moving forward.
For all of you high school graduates, your future now depends on your decisions. Yes, some of you will start college, but it will be up to you to make it to class or not. Others will be looking for jobs, but it will be up to you to wake up and be dependable.
Some kids participate in sports while in high school. Will you continue to exercise and eat healthy or become another obese statistic?
Whatever your situation might be, it’s time to start your list of failures. Some people will fail at college, but it’s OK if you really gave it a good try. I quit college because of a lack of maturity. Once I went out into the working world of the 1980s, I realized I needed college for the occupation I desired. So, I went back at the age of 26 and graduated at 32.
You see, I went out and failed in the working class. Also, as an adult, I’ve failed in some business adventures, investments and even relationships. But, what is important is to not be afraid to fail.
At the age of 60, my list of failures are book-worthy. What I’m trying to relay to you is that failure is good. If you’re not failing, then you’re not trying. With each failure, you’ll gain experience and knowledge. One day, all these failures will lead to success.
My wife Tina and I met while we were much older. I told her that every good and bad decision we ever made led us to crossing paths at the right time. So, don’t get discouraged from failure.
No one starts out great, but as long as you start, you can become great.
Now, get out there in this world and find your way. I promise, as long as you keep your head up and continue to fight, you’ll find financial, spiritual and relationship success. All it takes is making a list of failures.