💡 The Biggest Failure? Stopping Yourself Before You Start.
This week, DJ, composer, and my event coordinator Semhal Kebede challenged me to reflect on my biggest failure and the lessons it taught me.
When I was in 6th grade, I had a creative spark with an idea for a play inspired by the powerful storytelling of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast. It was bold, unique, and full of potential.
But I never gave it a chance.
I stopped myself before anyone else had the opportunity to say “no.”
❌ I didn’t ask my teacher for help.
❌ I didn’t rally my classmates.
❌ I didn’t take that leap of faith.
Why? Self-doubt.
Looking back, the lesson couldn’t be clearer.
The world will challenge you, but the first “no” should never come from within.
✨ How often do we dismiss our ideas before they’ve had the chance to breathe?
✨ How many potential breakthroughs do we silence because of fear of rejection or failure?
Sometimes, failure isn’t about the mistakes we make.
It’s about the opportunities we don’t take.
✅ Embrace the idea, even if it feels imperfect.
✅ Reach out to others who can help shape it.
✅ Let the world tell you “no” if it must, but don’t be the first one to do it.
If I could go back, I’d write that play. Today, I apply that lesson to every creative project, leadership decision, and life challenge.
Saying “yes” to your ideas, even when self-doubt creeps in, can be the difference between what could have been and what is.
Have you ever stopped yourself before your idea had the chance to succeed?
What’s something you wish you had pursued?
Let’s start a conversation. 👇
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