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realinspirations · 1 day ago

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Breaking the Stigma: Celebrating Failure as a Catalyst for Change

In a world driven by way of success tales and achievements, failure often wears a cloak of shame and defeat. Society tends to have fun victories and milestones at the same time as brushing failures below the rug. Yet, the maximum transformative and galvanizing memories aren't of unbroken fulfillment but of individuals who stumbled, fell, and rose once more stronger and wiser. Failure, contrary to famous perception, is not the stop of the street; as a substitute, it is an important a part of the journey. Embracing failure as a stepping stone leads not only to eventual achievement however to deeper self-attention, resilience, and innovation.

Embracing failure as a stepping stone learning from setbacks and building resilience

Redefining Failure

Failure is frequently misunderstood. It is visible as a mirrored image of incompetence or inadequacy. However, failure, in its truest form, is simply the gap between expectation and outcome. It is the remarks that some thing did no longer work as intended — a sign that there's room for improvement. Once we forestall viewing failure as a private flaw and start seeing it as a herbal part of studying, we liberate its hidden ability.

Great minds for the duration of records have attested to the fee of failure. Thomas Edison, whose hundreds of failed attempts subsequently caused the invention of the lightbulb, famously said, “I even have not failed. I’ve just discovered 10,000 methods that won’t work.” This attitude separates folks who reap greatness from folks that give up too quickly. It is the capability to peer failure not as a useless end but as a vital detour that teaches, shapes, and refines.

Learning from Mistakes

Every failure incorporates a lesson. It tells us what doesn’t work, where we went incorrect, and what needs to change. These lessons, whilst internalized, emerge as powerful equipment for personal and expert growth. Whether it is a failed examination, a collapsed commercial enterprise, or a broken relationship, the aftermath of failure gives insights that no textbook or mentor can offer.

Failure fosters essential thinking and encourages us to investigate our approach. It builds humility and reminds us that fulfillment isn't always guaranteed by way of effort alone, but additionally by way of studying, adapting, and persevering. For students, failing a take a look at might spark a recognition about ineffective examine conduct. For marketers, a failed venture can also highlight flaws in the business model or advertising and marketing strategy. In every case, the revel in sharpens one's potential to evaluate, pivot, and improve.

Cultivating Resilience

One of the maximum profound presents of failure is resilience. People who have failed and risen again increase a mental durability that can't be acquired via smooth sailing. Resilience is the muscle built by way of repeated setbacks and the courage to attempt again. It’s what allows individuals to preserve going in the face of obstacles, complaint, or discouragement.

Resilience doesn’t suggest being unaffected by means of failure; it approach being capable of get over it. It’s okay to sense sadness, frustration, or unhappiness after failing. What subjects is the ability to process those emotions, mirror, and eventually flow ahead with renewed dedication. This emotional adulthood is crucial no longer most effective for personal achievement but additionally for management, teamwork, and life in popular.

Innovation Through Trial and Error

Innovation prospers on failure. Some of the finest innovations and discoveries have been the results of mistakes or surprising consequences. Penicillin, as an instance, was determined while Alexander Fleming by chance left a petri dish open, and a mildew killed the micro organism. Similarly, Post-it Notes were born from a failed try at growing a amazing-sturdy adhesive. In every case, failure caused innovation because someone noticed potential in the mistake.

In the sector of technology and startups, failure is often part of the subculture. The concept of "failing fast" is recommended — the concept being that the quicker you become aware of what doesn’t paintings, the faster you could refine and improve. This trial-and-blunders method is a cornerstone of clinical progress, software program improvement, and entrepreneurial achievement. Embracing failure as a aspect of the innovative system opens doors to new ideas and breakthroughs.

Changing the Narrative

To truly embody failure, we want to exchange how we talk about it. Instead of asking, “Did you fail?” we would ask, “What did you learn?” or “What will you do in a different way next time?” This shift in language fosters a boom mind-set — the perception that abilties may be developed through dedication and difficult paintings.

Educational institutions, offices, and families all play a function in shaping attitudes toward failure. When failure is stigmatized, people worry taking risks or stepping outside their consolation zones. But whilst failure is normalized and treated as a studying opportunity, human beings are extra inclined to try, test, and innovate.

Encouraging environments wherein failure is regularly occurring — even celebrated — cultivate creativity and long-term success. Teachers who permit students to make mistakes without harsh judgment, managers who view failed projects as opportunities to mentor, and parents who support as opposed to scold a child’s missteps all contribute to a tradition that values increase over perfection.

Personal Growth and Self-Discovery

Failure has a way of stripping away illusions and forcing introspection. It reveals our vulnerabilities, limits, and fears — but additionally our strengths, values, and purpose. Many human beings discover their genuine passions and callings handiest after experiencing failure. A job loss may also set off a person to pursue a long-forgotten dream. A failed dating may encourage deep self-paintings and restoration.

This manner of self-discovery is valuable. It builds man or woman and authenticity. People who've faced failure and grown from it are regularly greater empathetic, grounded, and clever. They understand what it method to warfare, and they carry with them a experience of humility and gratitude that best comes from having been knocked down and having gotten back up.

Moving Forward with Courage

To include failure does not imply looking for it out, however instead being unafraid of it. It means giving your excellent effort even when success is not guaranteed. It means taking calculated risks, speaking up even if uncertain, and trying again after falling quick.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the selection that some thing else is more essential. In this case, the pursuit of boom, excellence, and self-success outweighs the fear of failure. When we start to see failure not as a verdict however as a technique — a stepping stone — we become freer, extra creative, and more resilient.

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charmwasjess · 1 year ago

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🧮💩 any random recipes you'd like to share? or gardening tips mayhaps?

(signed, tumblr user count doodoo, master of burning food and killing plants)

Count-y DD, my beloved, I've been sitting on this ask forever because I LOVED it so much, I really thought I was gonna make a big recipe post with heavily filtered pictures (I used to write a fake lifestyle blog as a joke) --and I probably still will sometime when I'm procrastinating at work.

BUT I was reminded of the plant tip question as I was wandering around the complete mess of my garden after leaving it for two weeks and thinking how much of gardening is failure. It's a real exercise in trying something, it not working, and trying something differently, trying something else, or just trying again. I am a plant serial killer. If that were a crime, I would go to jail for a thousand years for all the plants I killed. But it's part of the process! You don't know what's going to work in your yard until you've experimented, had some duds, and felt out what works for your light and soil situation, and what doesn't. And of course, research is good, but the best thing is just trying - experimenting and paying attention to the results.

I think a lot of new gardeners get excited about a new plant or garden bed, kill one, or hell, all of their plants, and then get discouraged and decide they're just not good at it. This false idea that you have a green thumb or you don't. But I think the real thing is trial and error and not getting discouraged when you face setbacks in the garden. Sunflower seeds didn't come up, or they did, but then some idiot went to France and didn't water them for two weeks? Okay, there are like a hundred seeds in those little packs! Plant them again! All plants have natural lifespans, even perennials that come back year after year. Even your most successful, beautiful plants can just up and die on you and that's okay. You didn't do anything wrong, it's part of gardening.

#gardening tips #wonderful ask thank you again :D <3 #your local plant nursery is also a great resource for getting info about what will do well in your yard #my favorite job I ever had was working at one in the perennial section #just get to walk around and talk plants all day #of course I didn't know shit I was like 18 but I learned so much from the other people working there #I'll post some actual garden pics soon because it is starting to actually look pretty good in spite of my setbacks

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active-mind-15 · 2 years ago

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Since I started my Masters program in September, I have been taking this course on cultivating authentic leadership, and I was thinking how much it would have benefitted Akashi if the books I was assigned to read for class were the ones that were on his childhood bookshelf instead of whatever tf Masaomi was giving him to read.

#the books i've been reading emphasized how the best leaders are open honest and vulnerable #and also that it benefits leaders to admit when they're not knowledgeable on a topic instead of pretending they know it all #another key point was that as a leader you have to create an environment of psychological safety for your team #because through that your team will feel more comfortable contributing to shared goals and admitting to setbacks #also that there are always things to learn from failure and that the best leaders tend to experience failure a lot #if akashi had these books to read i guarantee that would have offset so much of his mental strife and anxiety #anyway this was just a random thought i had #once again in my “akashi deserved better” bag #kuroko no basket #akashi seijuro

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despair-tea · 2 years ago

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"should fighting games remove motion inputs" has always been the wrong way of looking at things. Should there be different input styles? of course! diversity for the genre is a good thing... and there HAVE been games without motion inputs for a long time.

But you look at a game like SSBM (an insanely popular, well-selling game that's still played today*), and it turns out that that game is way hard to play at any competent level for reasons that have nothing at all to do with inputting a quarter-circle.

Even if the special moves are easy to perform, there are going to be techniques that are difficult. Even basic things like "dash into up-tilt" (you have to turn around and make sure you don't get dash attack or up-smash, both of which will get you whiff punished) or "shorthop into back air" (you jump a little and hit back + A. or back-C. but actually hitting a moving player with it is another thing entirely! and whoops, you accidentally did a full jump so silly) are barriers from controlling your character the way you want. Meanwhile more traditional fighting games like DNF Duel or Pocket Rumble get passed up by exactly the audience that says they want simpler-to-input fight games.

Ultimately, I don't think the ease of use alone will make for a lively game that "casual audiences" will get more invested in (and if they get more invested, they're not casual anymore, right?).

That said, I think games like DNF, MBTL, and SF6 are extremely fun to play with Baby Beginner** players. The rules are more clear, they can use more of the tools immediately, and it's easier to see how they can have fun the next time.

This part is the most critical, to me. It doesn't matter if they're hardcore or casual - the moment a player decides to give up on your game forever is the moment they stop growing and their part of the game stops growing. 'Coz fight games are living things. They only live while we play them; simply acknowledging their existence without getting your hands dirty and playing the game does nothing for the game itself.

Personally, I want every game to thrive. That's why I play everyone's game. If I want other people to indulge me and help keep my games alive, then I need to pitch in and help bring their game to life, even if it's just a little bit. Are you playing your game in the corner of your locals and no one wants to challenge you? I'll fight you. Hit me up any time.

I'll accept any challenge, especially the ones I'd lose. All is for the sake of the culture!

*: nintendo may have deleted SSBM from the culture so sorry if no one's playing melee tomorrow **: a player who has just gotten their hands on the game or who has never put any serious effort in. maybe they "just want to mash buttons" or maybe they're picking up a game seriously for the first time ever and have just started their journey. at any rate, an important part of the community. not to be mocked.

#it should be said that winning and losing isn't the important part about fight games #but this is the part that gets to new players #more than inputs #more than overly huge character selects or big move lists #and it's the part that's hardest to admit #but gamers hate to lose #drives them batty #over time the single-player games market has moved more and more towards games where losing is not a factor #games where you're meant to play and play and play and never be told you did something wrong necessarily #is there pushback in the single-player sector? of course. dmc5 came out in this culture #traditional roguelikes still eke out a living #but folks are so afraid of even minor inconsequential setbacks that it'll stop them from ever trying in the first place #this more than anything else is why fighting games won't ever ride the same wave as the rest of the games industry #you either have to learn to love losing or be crazy or never lose #and none of us are gonna be the guy who's never lost. i promise #you have to love building skills first #and i think this is an admirable trait in all people #i don't truck with folks who don't want to grow #and i'm not sorry about that #it doesn't have to be fight games of course #but staying put #just seeing the inside of your own well for your whole life #i can't relate to that *at all*#i get that we want things to be easy #sure #but life isn't easy #and it won't get any easier if you sit back and let yourself atrophy #every blade needs to be honed after all #if it's too hard for you now that's fine #but try to imagine a future self who has blown past that limit

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cathymee · 2 years ago

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promised myself that i'm gonna fix up my notes from last sy so i can share it with upcoming humss students but i also keep going 'but what's the point'

#there were already so many from years ago who have posted and shared theirs #except theirs weren't as detailed; just the general summary for each topic #and mine are more detailed and i'm also contemplating translating them to tagalog #like this could serve as y'know. notes they could refer to to prepare themselves for the upcoming topics they'd tackle #but also...would i be robbing them of the experience to learn things on the pace their own teachers are setting?#in my own experience i only sought notes in the first few weeks of classes to ease myself into each subs and to learn what i'd be-#getting myself into #but i had fun just anticipating the upcoming topics without knowing anything about them #idk...is this just the result of me constantly mourning the state of the educational system in terms of the garbage curriculum and the-#general unpreparedness of most youths in choosing their tracks especially after the setback that the pandemic has brought on that are still #not given attention to by this garbage administration #combine that with the study of humanities & social science being looked down/underestimated by most filipinos #no wonder they're picking the stupidest and useless politicians & public servants. no wonder they're not paying much attention to the-#credentials of people they're electing to lead the country. ngayon letche-letche HGGSGAHSHAJS #anyway so many of the humss students i know chose careers that aren't consistent with their track and it's sad to see. sayang 2 years my-#loves :')#sigh......gonna do it now anyway #brain be very scattered rn. hate that <3 #catdrain #rambles #non fandom

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cluusheen · 2 years ago

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research is actually really cool and a lot of fun when you aren’t doing it for a grade

#and that’s on the american education system prioritizing success over actually learning #because in learning you will inevitably experience failure and setbacks and the us education system does not appreciate or understand that #but anyway i get to have fun and research the 60s and 70s for a cute lil dramaturgy presentation #and it’s actually a blast #i love learning about different eras #counterculture is so wild and awesome #also we’re adapting shakespeares merry wives of windsor to be in the 70s so looking at like women’s liberation and gay rights from the time #it’s just amazing and really cool to look at #:)

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crappy-homestuck-confessions · 2 years ago

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Kinda sick of the angst in HS when it comes to fan stuff. Not in the sense that things should be happy or that its not fun, no not at all. I'm just sick of how it becomes a competition of "I suffered the most" basically.

#homestuck confession #mod cola #yeah i feel that #the only homestuck angst thats right in my opinion are the ones written right to show that no one had it worse than the other #and that everyones just scared kids trying to heal #not sure if ive seen anything made like that but i have specific and special versions made like that where everyone gets a turn processing #what happened and gets a comfort area where they can move on and begin to heal #like bad shit and trauma is not a competition everyone processes things differently #so its good when other people are there to support each other #the only angst i need is like a group therapy session #please fanfiction gods give me group therapy where everyone struggles over their issues but is healing in the correct way #and that means setbacks too i want to see setbacks and support and everyone there for each other #and it doesnt have to be perfect it can be messy and full of mistakes that gets corrected later because thats realistic #it takes time and you learn from it all especially since all the kids have their own thing going on not everyone will know how to properly #do things and all #oops i ranted in the tags #enjoy my take lol #i just like analyzing characters and interactions and what their reactions to certain situations would be #tbh wish i could fully write it down but i feel cringy whenever i do

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ungiorno-nellavita · 4 months ago

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Turning Failure to Fuel Growth

Daily writing promptHow has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?View all responses I don’t see failure as an end—just a chance for a do-over. A few years after taking a break to have my baby, I took on a paid job behind the camera again. I was excited to get back into it and put my heart into the work. When I showed the photos to others, they said they looked great. But…

#dailyprompt #dailyprompt-1868 #embracing challenges #failure to success #growth mindset #learning from mistakes #overcoming setbacks #personal growth #resilience #self-improvement

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financia012 · 4 months ago

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Turning Failure into Fuel for Success

How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Failure is something we all try to avoid, yet it often turns out to be the best teacher. Looking back, one of my biggest failures was a project I was passionate about but couldn’t see through to success. At the time, it felt like a dead-end—months of hard work, late nights, and sacrifices, only to watch it unravel. But in…

#bounce back from failure #dailyprompt #dailyprompt-1868 #embracing failure #failure success stories #failure to success #learning from failure #motivation after failure #overcoming setbacks #personal growth after failure #resilience in business #Success Mindset

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mrbizz1 · 5 months ago

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Embrace Growth: Why Progress Beats Perfection

Introduction Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pursuit of perfection? The pressure to have the perfect body, the ideal career, or the flawless lifestyle can weigh heavily on anyone. But what if the secret to true fulfillment isn’t about being perfect but about becoming better than you were yesterday? Personal growth is a journey—not a destination. It’s about taking small, consistent steps…

#"achieve goals"#"achieve greatness"#"achieving personal growth"#"believe in yourself"#"benefits of perseverance"#"build resilience"#"conquer your fears"#"cultivate determination"#"cultivating discipline"#"dealing with setbacks"#"develop a growth mindset"#"develop a strong work ethic"#"developing a winning attitude"#"eliminate distractions"#"embrace challenges"#"finding your inner strength"#"finding your passion"#"goal setting strategies"#"how to build self-discipline"#"how to stay focused"#"how to stay motivated"#"importance of consistency"#"importance of grit"#"improve productivity"#"inner strength quotes"#"inspiring stories of perseverance"#"inspiring success stories"#"keep pushing forward"#"learning from failure"#"life lessons"

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theaspirationsinstitute · 1 year ago

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#failure wisdom #lessons from setbacks #resilience in business #learning from mistakes #innovation through iteration

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northern-passage · 5 months ago

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over the last 24 hours Tom Homan has flip-flopped on what exactly is going to happen this upcoming week in the US, but we know he has threatened a “big raid across the country” and Chicago seems to be the first target with leaked plans for tuesday, January 21st, 2025. if you are here and live in a sanctuary city, brace for ICE raids to begin this week. if you're able, you can request or print your own red cards (available in multiple languages) from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and offer them to people within your community.

if you see ICE, let people know. shout "ICE" and "LA MIGRA." do not open your door for ICE.

You have constitutional rights:

- DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. / NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta. - DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. / NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si el trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado. - DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. / NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado. Si usted está afuera de su casa, pregunte al agente si es libre para irse y si dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad. - GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. / ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta. I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution. I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.

What to do if you are detained - National Immigration Law Center

there's also the ICE Detainer FAQ and the ICE Raids Toolkit from Immigrant Defense Project. and you can also get information on DACA, various resources for preparedness, and flyers at united we dream:

this one is Chicago specific but another organization that is helping people prepare:

#current events

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thewriteadviceforwriters · 1 year ago

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50 Character Personality Traits + Meanings (For writers, worldbuilders, and artists) Part 1

Adventurous - Enjoys trying new experiences and exploring the unknown.

Ambitious - Driven to succeed and achieve their goals.

Analytical - Tends to think critically and examine things in-depth.

Artistic - Highly creative and expresses themselves through artistic mediums.

Assertive - Confident in expressing their thoughts and feelings.

Caring - Shows compassion and concern for the well-being of others.

Charismatic - Has a natural charm and appeal that draws people in.

Clever - Able to come up with creative solutions and make astute observations.

Compassionate - Displays empathy and a desire to help those in need.

Confident - Believes in their own abilities and is self-assured.

Conscientious - Reliable, responsible, and attentive to detail.

Curious - Eager to learn new things and explore the world around them.

Cynical - Tends to be skeptical and distrustful of others' motives.

Dependable - Can be counted on to follow through on their commitments.

Determined - Persistent in pursuing their goals and overcoming challenges.

Diplomatic - Skilled at navigating social situations and resolving conflicts.

Eccentric - Displays unconventional or unusual behaviors and interests.

Empathetic - Able to understand and share the feelings of others.

Ethical - Guided by a strong moral compass and a sense of right and wrong.

Extraverted - Enjoys being around people and draws energy from social interactions.

Flexible - Adaptable to changes and open to trying new approaches.

Forgiving - Willing to let go of past hurts and give people second chances.

Friendly - Approachable and enjoys building positive relationships with others.

Grounded - Practical, down-to-earth, and focused on the present.

Hardworking - Diligent and dedicated in their efforts to achieve their goals.

Honest - Values truthfulness and integrity in their words and actions.

Idealistic - Driven by a vision of how the world should be and a desire to make a difference.

Imaginative - Possesses a rich inner world and creative problem-solving abilities.

Independent - Prefers to think and act for themselves without relying on others.

Indecisive - Struggles with making decisions and often second-guesses themselves.

Introverted - Finds energy and fulfillment in solitary activities and introspection.

Jealous - Experiences feelings of resentment or insecurity towards others.

Kind - Gentle, considerate, and thoughtful in their treatment of others.

Leaders - Able to inspire and guide others towards a common goal.

Logical - Approaches problems and decisions through a rational, analytical lens.

Materialistic - Highly values the acquisition of possessions and wealth.

Organized - Maintains order and efficiency in their personal and professional life.

Perfectionistic - Strives for flawlessness and can be overly critical of themselves and others.

Pessimistic - Tends to focus on the negative aspects of situations and expect the worst.

Resilient - Able to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to changes.

Risk-taker - Willing to take chances and step outside of their comfort zone.

Sarcastic - Uses irony and witty remarks to convey their thoughts and feelings.

Sensitive - Deeply affected by the emotions and experiences of themselves and others.

Stubborn - Unwilling to change their mind or compromise on their beliefs and opinions.

Suspicious - Inclined to doubt the motives and intentions of others.

Thoughtful - Considerate of the impact their words and actions have on others.

Timid - Shy, reserved, and hesitant to take risks or assert themselves.

Trustworthy - Reliable, honest, and worthy of confidence.

Unpredictable - Displays an element of surprise and spontaneity in their behavior.

Witty - Possesses a quick, clever, and humorous way of expressing themselves.

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fastlane-freedom · 2 years ago

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A 5-Step Process to Cope with Failure and Bounce Back

Failure is an inevitable part of life, yet it often carries a negative connotation that prevents many from embracing it as a crucial stepping stone toward success. Whether it’s a setback in a personal relationship, a professional endeavour, or a personal goal, failure can be a valuable teacher if approached with the right mindset. In this blog, we will explore a comprehensive 5-step process to…

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#coping with setbacks #embracing failure #emotional intelligence #failure #failure as a learning opportunity #failure recovery #goal setting #learn from failure #learning from mistakes #lessons of failure #mindfulness #overcoming challenges #perseverance #personal growth #positive mindset #resilience building #self-improvement #self-reflection #success strategies

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littlefluu · 4 months ago

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I'LL BE HERE WHEN YOU'RE BACK by @honeyedfate f, sugg. ever since his room was revealed to the world on mbc world, heeseung has not known peace—whether it be from engenes or his very own girlfriend ᝰ idol!lee heeseung x gf!reader .ᐟ₊ ⊹

CROSS THE LINE by @heegyukeluv s, f. “How do you know if someone is flirting with you?” It was Heeseung’s question to you, and you were left with no option other than to show how you do it. ᝰ childhood best friends to lovers / fluff / kinda miscomunication? / smut .ᐟ₊ ⊹

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW by @stllmnstr a. MC and Heeseung meet again at Jays wedding years after their break up and they have some unresolved feelings because they still love each other ᝰ angst / Exes to ?? .ᐟ₊ ⊹

₊˚⊹꒷ PARK JAY ꒷⊹˚₊

FAST FORWARD by @asahicore f. After yet another romantic disappointment in the form of one Jake Sim, you go to the well you’ve always believed to grant wishes and ask for your one and true love to appear. That night, you go to sleep in your bed but wake up in a strange house. When you head downstairs, you find a man washing the dishes and telling you your favorite meal is waiting on the table for you. You’ve spent hours glaring at the back of that head, you could recognize it anywhere—it belongs to none other than Park Jongseong, your high school sworn enemy... and future husband, or so it seems. ᝰ high school au / the type of e2l where they never really hated each other to begin with .ᐟ₊ ⊹

MUSIC TO MY EARS by @jayparked s. "Ride me." Jay huffs. It's a command, not a request. He moves back to the head of the bed, adjusting the pillows before leaning back against them. Lifting the covers away from his body, he removes his boxers slowly. looking into your eyes as he does so. ᝰ music producer jay / established relationship / thunder and lightning storms / cigarette smoking / early morning sex .ᐟ₊ ⊹

★ !! THE ART & SCIENCE OF PARENTING 101 by @jakesimfromstatefarm f, c. the art & science of parenting 101 (PSY1009)— in this interactive course, students will explore the psychological, social, and biological foundations of parenthood. through a mix of theory and hands-on practice, you'll master the art of raising a simulated baby—aka the 'robot child'. late-night feedings, tantrum taming, and crisis control are all part of the deal. what you didn't expect to be part of the deal? getting paired with jay park—the last person you'd trust to raise, well, anything. you’re pretty sure he couldn’t even take care of a pet rock. now, you’re stuck co-parenting this robot baby together for 40% of your final grade. ᝰ fluff / comedy / e2l!au / college!au /(fake)parenting!au / he fell first, she fell harder type beat/ Such a banger .ᐟ₊ ⊹

★!! SUN KEEPS RISING (LIKE IT TENDS TO DO) by @zreamy f, s, a. being the mum friend is rewarding, if not a little tricky—you would know. it wouldn't hurt to let someone look after you for once, would it? ᝰ summer au / strangers to lovers, / friends-in-law to lovers really / smut / fluff / angst / GUYS THEY WAY ZO PORTRAYS JAY? UGH. PERFECTION .ᐟ₊ ⊹

AS THE EARTH BURNS TO THE GROUND, LAY HERE WITH ME by @fleuryuns a. it takes an asteroid hurdling toward earth for you and jay to be pulled apart, and then brought back together—but it's worth it ᝰ wealthy (ex)bf!jay x scientist!femreader / end of the world au / exes to lovers / arguments / some platonic!jake thrown in there / ambiguous ending / elements from the movie don't look up / inaccurate portrayal of astrophysics and high school debate clubs .ᐟ₊ ⊹

₊˚⊹꒷ SIM JAKE ꒷⊹˚₊

OOPS, JUNO by @moonheecore f, s. Getting accidentally pregnant was the last thing you ever imagined. You were still in school, with so many plans for the future ahead of you. Yet, you felt certain that keeping the baby was the decision you wanted to make. What would your aloof mother think? and, perhaps most importantly, you wonder if Jake would feel the same way? ᝰ college AU / established relationship / baby daddy Jake / toxic mother trope / abortion mentioned / frat parties / body changes during pregnancy mentioned .ᐟ₊ ⊹

KISSES SHARED WITH JAKE by @elikajinnie f, sugg. jake watching you do your makeup and cant ressist kissing you

★!! THE TATTOO ON MY RING FINGER by @thatfeelinwhenyou His neglect wasn’t an accident—it was a choice, one you kept excusing as “busy” while swallowing your hurt and waiting for him to care enough to show up. The harsh truth? He simply didn't care enough to make the effort. Remember this, ladies: if he truly wanted to, he would. "Busy" is just another word for “asshole.” And “asshole” is another word for the man you’re married to. ᝰ marriage of convenience / slow burn romance / enemies to lovers (kinda) / second chance romance / angst .ᐟ₊ ⊹

THE LOVE RIDE by @whjluv SMAU. after your mutual breakup, your ex disappears from the public eye for almost a year, only to comeback with a deeply emotional album entirely about you, sending fans into a frenzy. they analyze every lyric and link it to your past relationship, causing your breakup to become once again the talk of the internet. upset and surprised that the so private Jake preferred to deal with his emotions publicly instead of talking it out with you, you drop a single in response, highlighting the parts of your breakup he left out. ᝰ smau with some writing / singer au / exes to lovers / second chance / miscommunication trope / angst / fluff / humor .ᐟ₊ ⊹

NO DOUBT by @jakesimfromstatefarm f, a. struggling to balance a world tour, endless responsibilities, and...well, the sting of getting dumped by his girlfriend, jake finds peace & comfort confiding in you—one of his closest friends. what begins as lighthearted late-night phone calls while he's away on tour deepens into something more, quickly pulling you both into uncharted emotional territory. as your connection with jake intensifies, so does your inner turmoil—torn between the comfort of your easy relationship with him and the terrifying possibility of falling for someone you're not even sure you can have in the first place. but jake? jake has absolutely no doubt of what he wants—and spoiler alert? it's you. ᝰ idol/jake x f!reader, [ft. childhoodbestfriend!jungwon / bestfriends!enha / friends to lovers!au / angstttt / fluff / crack .ᐟ₊ ⊹

ᝰ.ᐟ THE TRUTH UNTOLD & PT. 2 by @just-nc-tea f, a, sugg. Jake’s world takes a nosedive when he gets a wedding invitation from his high school ex—the same ex who cheated on him—with your ex. Desperate to avoid showing up alone Jake ropes you into a fake relationship, just for the evening. Originally. But if you’re going to sell the lie, you have to make it convincing. That means dates, inside jokes, learning the little details about each other that real couples would know. By the time the wedding arrives, neither of you are sure where the act ends and the truth begins. ᝰ Hockeyplayer! Jake / college sports / angst / hurt / comfort / slow burn/ fluff / suggestive / fake dating / he fell first and he fell harder.ᐟ₊

₊˚⊹꒷ PARK SUNGHOON ꒷⊹˚₊

★!! CAPTAIN'S LOG by @peachenle sugg. "If you’re trying to be subtle about checking me out, it’s really not working.” You were too drunk to care, and met his eyes, “Yeah, yeah you caught me. Life’s more fun without subtlety. ᝰ hockey college!au / fratboy!au / sexual themes .ᐟ₊ ⊹ Guys I am so in love with this story! Defintely check it out!!

★!! DOWN THE HATCH by @peachenle f, sugg. a collection of moments with sunghoon, shared over meals, snacks, and drinks. a riff off of timestamps. not in chronological order. a continuation/epilogue of captain’s log. ᝰ college!au / fratboy!au / fluff / established relationship / some suggestive content .ᐟ₊ ⊹

THE LIGHTHOUSE by @jjunieworld (deactivated) f, a, h, s. the land has always been something you desperately wished you could walk on. be like the humans and walk among them. one dark and stormy night, you are granted your wish—but, it comes with a deadly price. and you only have one month to decide if you’re willing to pay it. ᝰ strangers to lovers / kinda love at first sight /mermaid!reader / lighthouse keeper!sunghoon /fantasy / slow burn / slice of life / forced proximity / classic story of a mermaid washing up on shore with a twist / slight smidge of horror elements .ᐟ₊ ⊹

WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE THIS SUMMER by @asahicore f, s, a. Your mom ruins your summer plans by sending you to the equestrian center your grandmother owns in the south of France, wanting you to spend some time away from the city and take a break from your med studies. Although you’d been determined to spend the worst time ever there, you soon find out that maybe the cold but cute horse nerd next door who doesn’t want to talk to you might actually turn this summer into the best one of your life. ᝰ summer au / strangers to mutual dislike to friends to lovers ig / city girl x country boy type beat .ᐟ₊ ⊹

★!! SPF 23 by @zreamy f, s. for as long as you can remember, your summers have been much the same, largely spent in your hometown, relaxing by the local pool. when you get back home this summer, things seem like they'll go the same way, until you get to the pool that is — when did the lifeguard get so hot? ᝰ smut, fluff, people that kinda know each other to lovers, summer au, lifeguard au, sunghoon is buff and shy and ugh guys its SO good .ᐟ₊ ⊹

★!! THE DOLLMAKER by @jjunbug a,f,h. you were sunghoon’s muse, his flawless, perfect wife that he dresses in frilly dresses and makes sure you always looked like the idealized woman. that much was evident from all the dolls he made of you that sat proudly throughout your home. but, when sunghoon isn’t there, the dolls move and show you things that would otherwise be hidden in the shadows. one day, they show you something so frightening, something completely sinister that you force yourself to believe that it isn’t real. your beloved husband wouldn’t do something like that, would he? you weren’t so sure about your answer anymore. ᝰ established relationship / angsty & mature themes / smut / some fluff / husband & dollmaker!sunghoon / gothic vibes /supernatural elements / THIS WAS SO SCARY BUT SO GOOD OH MY GOD .ᐟ₊ ⊹

WHY by @hoonieyun a. breaking up with your boyfriend means losing a lover but what happens when your boyfriend was also your best friend, meaning you lost both and now have to face him for a popular youtube show ᝰ angst / heartbreak / exes reunited / exes to ..? .ᐟ₊ ⊹

₊˚⊹꒷ NISHIMURA RIKI ꒷⊹˚₊

RUINED MAKE OUT SESSIONS by @rose-petles sugg.

TEXTING BF!NI-KI by @jaeyunluvbot SMAU, c.

YOU'RE NO GOOD FOR ME, BUT BABY I WANT YOU by @purinfelix f. after growing tired of his constant teasing you made up your mind not to give Niki anymore of your attention, but you should've known that he wouldn't let you go that easily - and is willing to go to desperate measures to get you just to look at him ᝰ delinquent Niki x class president reader .ᐟ₊ ⊹

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@zreamy @jjunbug @thatfeelinwhenyou @jakesimfromstatefarm

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