This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Berkeley chapter.
Last month, I desperately contacted every “hiring” sign I saw, attended every audition that forced me to sing and dance (thankfully, not simultaneously), and ripped my heart wide-open to the potential of new friendships. Before you make the assumption that I am all too eager, let me clarify. All of these choices so far have contributed wonderfully to my 2016 resolution: to venture outside of my comfort zone as frequently as possible. Don’t be mistaken, though. This is, by no means, a list of accomplishments.
In fact, I am currently bathing in a sea of failures, one that is far less comfortable than the ideal bubble-bath. However, if nothing results from my efforts, in the very least, I will be unbelievably skilled at handling failure when it may matter most.
Admittedly, all of us enjoy a good-natured challenge, whether it be the famous cinnamon challenge on Youtube or the “100 days of Happiness” challenge. I have come to realize that failure is simply another form of a friendly challenge. There may be a chance it knocks the living-air out of you but it will also force you to find innovative ways to get on your feet again.
As the author, John Green, puts it, “What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?”