Of course you’re going to fail. Anyone who takes risks, has big vision or thinks beyond the possible to the impossible is going to fail – expect it and be ready. Fast failing is letting go of what’s not working, move it out of your space – quickly. So often we are dogged. We keep trying to correct Failures using the same idea or tools that failed before.
The Phrase, “If at first you don’t succeed try ,try, again,” does not mean keep doing the same thing over and over and failing. It means, keep your vision and dream in front of you, and be ready to pivot.. Change is the only tool that triggers change.
Consider that you’re the thing that needs changing, your attitude or energy, your companions or strategy. At the root of this change struggle is attachment. That which we know and are comfortable with. Change only occurs when we feel uncomfortable.
Every month I change something in my space – I make a shift. It triggers a shift in my experience of the space, my thinking and ability to create new ideas. Failing Fast, can put you above the curve and give you an edge in thinking about what your “new box” might look like this year.
DISCLAIMER: Be warned, failing occurs when people take risks. People willing to do the things that stop them, scare them and then doing them anyway while living with the impact. It’s this courage that will propel you into 2021 and beyond. No matter how daunting, there is something thrilling about being courageous and stepping out of the status quo.
When we balance all four levels, not making one more important than the other. It’s important to know your heart because when the plan is hard or falls apart, when you Fail Fast, it’s essence and dream that make the pain possible to bear. You manage because it’s what you believe that gets you through, not what you do.
I want to hear what’s possible for you when it’s rooted in the past four steps – let me know.