If You're Afraid To Fail, WATCH THIS | Mel Robbins

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 367

  • @FruScarpia
    @FruScarpia 4 роки тому +810

    I read an article this very day, where a great female sprinter (battling injury and depression) said: “I never ‘fail’ - I either win, or learn”.

    • @vanillawaterfae
      @vanillawaterfae 4 роки тому +9

      FruScarpia - What a great perspective!!! ❤️

    • @mozartrn1
      @mozartrn1 4 роки тому +2

      Yes.

    • @DJVARAO
      @DJVARAO 4 роки тому +7

      Words of wisdom that I totally agree with.

    • @laurie7703
      @laurie7703 4 роки тому +11

      I believe that’s from Nelson Mandela. Great perspective!!

    • @elenamarina9736
      @elenamarina9736 4 роки тому +4

      Now THAT is the mindset we women really need!!!❤

  • @tatianar.9793
    @tatianar.9793 Рік тому +126

    fear of failure gives me an obscene amount of anxiety when it came to starting something new. so aggravating but anytime I do push through something i'm beyond proud of myself afterwards

    • @carsonc6659
      @carsonc6659 Рік тому +1

      That's me.

    • @pedrogoncalves6662
      @pedrogoncalves6662 Рік тому +2

      This is exactly me, when I get put Trough new things I didn't planned or don't feel like do but have to do it it gives me such a big amount of anxiety it paralyzes me but once I gain courage and do it I feel like I'm in the top of the world

    • @silxbeats
      @silxbeats Рік тому +1

      I went through this today for my regulation exam. While answering the questions I started to feel anxious and a bit fearful of the uncertainty of the outcome of my results..

  • @IrishMexican
    @IrishMexican Рік тому +83

    Courage doesn’t come from doing something without fear. Courage comes from the person who is fearful, but does it anyways.

  • @CakeHeater
    @CakeHeater Рік тому +86

    "You can't fail your dreams, because they're meant to be pursued, not achieved"
    I honestly think this is so poignant, and it punched me in the gut. I've never thought of it that way

  • @karla_zero
    @karla_zero 4 роки тому +306

    I learned that the fear of failure is what kept me back from doing many things in life. Overcoming the fear of failure wasn't easy but it's so much better on the other side, doing new things and trying to achieve goals you've been dreaming about!

    • @nalzym924
      @nalzym924 4 роки тому +8

      How did you overcome it?

    • @theultimatereductionist7592
      @theultimatereductionist7592 2 роки тому +1

      Go preach your garbage ideology to every single prisoner (all prisoners are prisoners of war) especially those with no possibility of parole.
      Go look them in the eye and tell them NEVER to give up trying to get out of prison.

    • @vince6252
      @vince6252 9 місяців тому

      Okay.
      Thank you for the encouragement.
      Sounds like you're going ahead nicely.
      Good work. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mollytejana
    @mollytejana 4 роки тому +220

    "In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity." ~ Albert Einstein This quote has gotten me through SO much in my life when I wanted to give up.

  • @joud9482
    @joud9482 4 роки тому +79

    This is me, and that's why I procrastinate!!!🤦‍♀️😫😕

  • @tejashwinikulkarni7078
    @tejashwinikulkarni7078 4 роки тому +54

    I am afraid of both failures n success ..When I succeed I doubt myself that do I deserve it

    • @IntheMOMENT22173
      @IntheMOMENT22173 4 роки тому +13

      I think that it is called impostor syndrome...it really sucks. When you finally get over the fear of failing and succeed at something, you have to constantly remind yourself that you deserve to be in that position. It is the feeling of not being good enough that holds us back.

    • @ahmadizzatshahmieralhamdul4926
      @ahmadizzatshahmieralhamdul4926 3 роки тому +3

      That's caused by devil agenda to harm yourself,be careful always.

    • @gricosandrinotereno2960
      @gricosandrinotereno2960 3 роки тому +1

      The simple answer is your just fucking lazy

    • @fai411
      @fai411 3 роки тому +4

      @@gricosandrinotereno2960 nope that's you for assuming so

    • @whitespider8998
      @whitespider8998 3 роки тому +6

      Me too... and when people cheer me i always think.. oh anyone could have done this I just got lucky. I never appreciate my self and my work and I work hard for my plans, i put my soul in it.

  • @damiantan6782
    @damiantan6782 Рік тому +12

    4:07: "When you fail once, you double your chances of success." Thanks Mel.😁❤💯

  • @kaylei001
    @kaylei001 4 роки тому +45

    Everything we ever want is on the other side of fear

  • @r.k.wilson7123
    @r.k.wilson7123 4 роки тому +42

    Always felt as a failure due to what my mother told me through out my life. But she’s gone now. I just launched my own blog and business 2 weeks ago at age 59. Mel you are the reason I tried this. I hope it’s a hit. Thank You Mel!

    • @sharlharmakhis280
      @sharlharmakhis280 Рік тому

      I hope wherever she is now she's looking at how well you're doing and kicking herself. 👍

  • @zofiajaneczek184
    @zofiajaneczek184 4 роки тому +29

    Not good enough, been told this my whole life! Raised by abusive parents so nothing I ever did was going to be, despite whatever I did, it was not ever going to be good enough for anything and anyone! I'm seemingly stuck in a dead-end, low paying job that I truly despise and ALL I want to do is follow my dreams. It takes so much effort just for me to get to this job, to stay at this job, to pretend to be OK there. I'm dying inside from this current life and this horrible job! I have to try doing whatever I loved to do years ago, I need to get that creative spark back and try to move forward in some small way.

  • @busymama7903
    @busymama7903 4 роки тому +225

    F.A.I.L. = First Attempt I Learn, meaning, if you fail, you have actually learned what not to do in order to succeed next time

  • @kurrves
    @kurrves 4 роки тому +45

    Failure to Succeed. Yes, I don’t feel good enough, always someone else to compete with.

    • @KatyDCoach
      @KatyDCoach 4 роки тому +3

      Karen Kurves Stippey whatever you do you are good enough as long as you take action to achieve it

    • @kurrves
      @kurrves 4 роки тому +1

      KatyDBusinessCoach thank you. Yes!

    • @wandalee5010
      @wandalee5010 4 роки тому +1

      Only compete with yourself! Be better everyday, forgive your learning processes, rid your life of anyone who holds your failures against you, they are small minded and need to go so you can achieve your goals.

  • @EllaRingrose
    @EllaRingrose 4 роки тому +43

    You either win from an experience of learn and grow from an experience. It's all a matter of perspective. Every failure is a learning experience. Once we decide to feel the fear and do it anyway we learn that every 'failure' is a gain because it shows we are chasing our dreams and learning along the way rather than waiting for the perfect moment (which never comes about). Remember you are one failure closer to success. Keep going, anything is possible!

  • @mahmoudmagdy8383
    @mahmoudmagdy8383 3 роки тому +8

    "your dreams are meant to be pursued and not achieved" wow this quote has changed me a lot and I think we all guys have to change our attitude towards failure cuz once you pursued your dream once you've put an effort and strived for your dream there is no regret regardless of the outcome

  • @ASMRconKiki
    @ASMRconKiki 2 роки тому +28

    You’ve saved me so many times. I remember I was so scared of flying and your videos pushed me outside of that fear bubble. Now I am intensely scared of failing and your words are such a great comfort. Thank you!

  • @yuliiaslyvka2602
    @yuliiaslyvka2602 4 роки тому +79

    I needed this. Mel, thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @atuhairejonathan8834
      @atuhairejonathan8834 2 роки тому

      Hi its me your sister , victoria justice your twin sister😮😮😮

  • @thisisgood44
    @thisisgood44 5 місяців тому +2

    I dont afraid to fail when it comes to learning but when money joins in it gaves me the chills maan

  • @Emmalemma90989
    @Emmalemma90989 9 місяців тому +2

    This video hit me hard. I had a teacher a few years ago that destroyed my confidence by yelling at me a lot and telling me that I was wrong. This helped a lot.

  • @kerryfoster1
    @kerryfoster1 4 роки тому +15

    Everything we attempt starts in ignorance. Failure only comes when you give up. Keep trying and eventually you become the EXPERT. There are no short cuts - the more you try the better you become. All world champions do this!

  • @NenaLavonne
    @NenaLavonne 4 роки тому +15

    The only way we really fail is failing to try. We get so caught up in comparison and self-defeating thinking that we forget that everyone starts somewhere. We can't compare our beginning to someone's end product. We need to take that first step forward and keep taking baby steps. We will get there eventually! We also can't hold ourselves up to impossible standards! Sometimes "done" is better than "perfect." :) Have an amazing day, everyone! We're all in this together!

  • @katemichelle
    @katemichelle 2 роки тому +5

    Currently in my second year of med school, realizing I want to be a general surgeon after convincing myself that I didn’t want it in my first year. Now I’m setting up meetings and making baby steps towards preparing my application

  • @KhanivoreQniba
    @KhanivoreQniba 4 роки тому +1

    All true. Mel, you are genuine and kind, thank you.

  • @marinaSassygUrl88
    @marinaSassygUrl88 3 роки тому +7

    From the first few minutes of the video, I started crying because it HIT ME. Thank you Mel, you’re wonderful ❤️🥺 . I will try . fuck the failing, I am trying and I will go through it!! F the fears and the thoughts that make me feel so little. I am doing it 💪🏻💪🏻😊

  • @annrice2405
    @annrice2405 4 роки тому +6

    I was 'let go' at work 2yrs ago after the company I worked for was bought out. Shocking after being there 17yrs.
    I managed to build my own business over the last 18mths, yet I almost had a panic attack after doing an elevator speech at a networking event.
    Exactly what you said..... saying out loud to an audience was what induced the sheer panic afterwards.

  • @michelleworkmanclayton1091
    @michelleworkmanclayton1091 4 роки тому +1

    You are so awesome, Mel! I loved your TV show...don't give up. We need you!!!

  • @ananyagarg2888
    @ananyagarg2888 4 роки тому +5

    I m trying to pass my finals and this was exactly what i needed. Thankyou!

  • @iamgroot2654
    @iamgroot2654 4 роки тому +1

    Mel you always find ways to inspire me when I start to doubt myself.

  • @aminulfarooque8014
    @aminulfarooque8014 Рік тому +2

    Mel Thank you soooo much... I needed this in the most crucial moment in my life...it's now or never!

  • @SridharPatchigolla
    @SridharPatchigolla 4 роки тому +1

    Mel you make things look so easy & you give ways and means to achieve it .. I feel indebted to you . Thank you dear..

  • @lordkrestin7621
    @lordkrestin7621 4 роки тому +1

    This is all I need right now, thank you for those words to make me/us realize that failure is just okay just needed to push it through just needed to make it happen for the sake our goals and dreams in our life.

  • @feelingnifty
    @feelingnifty Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your video, the way you put things makes a lot of sense.

  • @EjabiPositive
    @EjabiPositive 4 роки тому +8

    Love you Mel. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lisac6139
    @lisac6139 2 роки тому +2

    We're the same age, but you are the mother to my inner child giving me the courage to try. I'm gonna do this thing. And I will learn.

  • @RosePetal17
    @RosePetal17 4 роки тому +26

    YES! I have always wanted to use my voice in a creative way, either singing, or doing voice over work. When I am alone, I can do crazy voices and accents, feeling free in myself. I recently took a voice over class through college continuing ed. I was in a class full of naturals, felt awful about myself, and left the animation class early...:( I inhibit myself in the presence of other talented folks :(. I had an email from the instructor after the class to find out if I was ok. I am not feeling comfortable to go back to the last class, but I will, just to commit to myself and to not run away (which has been a pattern for me...)

    • @bloodmajesty414
      @bloodmajesty414 4 роки тому +3

      If it helps, try posting it online where there's no comment section (a freelance site like fiverr, or selling songs on itunes) and see if you got traction. UA-cam is great too if you don't mind some comments. Most of the times, what you think as "awful" is actually "wow this is amazing" to a group of people - you just have to find your own group of people. I mean 50 shades of gray and twilight got fans...

    • @RosePetal17
      @RosePetal17 4 роки тому +1

      Blood Majesty 🙏 I do have voice demos and songs up on SoundCloud.com and posted a bit on UA-cam😉💖. Thank you so much for your suggestions...

    • @marijkevv11
      @marijkevv11 2 роки тому

      So strong you💜

  • @viviankirkham1677
    @viviankirkham1677 4 роки тому +2

    Fascinating about how your dreams and goals led you to something else. Thank you.

  • @LightnessofJoy
    @LightnessofJoy 2 роки тому +24

    4:18: “All I ever want you to do is try.”
    Thanks Mel💫 It helped to hear this today🙏

  • @VertigoMusicMagazine
    @VertigoMusicMagazine 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ❤ it’s actually ridiculous to feel that way! It was my family of origin that made me feel that way! It’s BS! We are fabulous!!!

  • @MrAnugar
    @MrAnugar Рік тому +1

    Your video just answer a big question that I had. I couldn't see the answer until now.
    Thanks for your words!

  • @redblade6768
    @redblade6768 Рік тому +1

    Thank you mel I needed to hear this.

  • @SC_327x
    @SC_327x Рік тому +1

    Thank You so much this was a eye opener to life.

  • @areohbee343
    @areohbee343 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect timing thank you Mel

  • @regi8838
    @regi8838 4 роки тому +1

    Mel & Friends, aren’t failures a given towards achievements? Of course we aim to avoid devastating failures, but all success stories are loaded with some failures... in my assessment of all successes, there seem to be three real forms of failure. Failure to start, failure to learn from failures and failure to get back up, dust yourself off, and get going again. Les Brown days, “Shoot for the moon, land on the stars”.... if we don’t start/launch, we’re stuck holding our fears, looking up at the stars. Let’s shoot and land among them! Thank you Mel for all you do! You’re a stars in my book! Best to all!

  • @Ban-ge3zy
    @Ban-ge3zy Рік тому +1

    this makes me feel real better , thankyou!

  • @analiza329
    @analiza329 Рік тому +3

    Thank you . I just had my long breathe after watching this video

  • @salsitadk3752
    @salsitadk3752 4 роки тому +1

    Such a valid point one thing often leads to something even better

  • @KatyDCoach
    @KatyDCoach 4 роки тому +11

    If we are afraid of failure we project the failure and it happens. I love to think that the failure is just showing me that this solution will not work and I am encouraged to give it a try from another angle :)

  • @christinecarlos7316
    @christinecarlos7316 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome message! Thanks Mel!

  • @lindamccracken2053
    @lindamccracken2053 3 роки тому +1

    Really encouraging Mel, thank you 🌸

  • @PowerfulU
    @PowerfulU 4 роки тому +2

    There is no aspect of life that you can't inspire us on Mel! Great video with such great advice.

  • @DJVARAO
    @DJVARAO 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mel. Bless you.

  • @ayushimalviya8846
    @ayushimalviya8846 2 роки тому +1

    I really needed this, I love you Thank You so much !!

  • @JS45678
    @JS45678 9 місяців тому +1

    I perform music on stage weekly (guitar player) and I suffer from severe performance anxiety due to my deep fears of failure.
    Imagine taking off on a blistering guitar solo only to lose focus, hit the wrong notes, or just go blank momentarily. These are my deepest fears when I perform…
    However, I have learned to use these awful anxieties and fears of failure to motivate me to practice so much that I know my muscle memory will overcome the nerves and anxieties of performing in front of hundreds of people. I see my fears of failure as a blessing!
    I love what I do and no way will I ever allow my relentless anxieties and fears stop me from performing on stage.
    Practice, practice, and practice is my solution to this horrible problem.
    Tomorrow morning, it all starts again but I’m ready, I’m prepared, and I’m going to do awesome! 🎸😊🎶

    • @Kandyrose0108
      @Kandyrose0108 8 місяців тому +1

      I've been wanting to sing in public sometimes but I feel scared of looking stupid and others would laugh at me and say the same (eg Divz is stupid for trying). Inner critics come too

  • @andreurestrep
    @andreurestrep Рік тому +1

    Thanks, this video helps me a lot when I feel demotivated when I can't understand something, I just play and play again this video and keeps me moving forward toward my goals.

  • @Light-cy1gp
    @Light-cy1gp 3 роки тому +1

    Thank u so much mel!

  • @treywalker8344
    @treywalker8344 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks. I needed this.

  • @mohamedismail6273
    @mohamedismail6273 2 роки тому +2

    Fear of failure is bad if it is stopping u from taking action but good if it make u work hard

  • @PurplePinkRed
    @PurplePinkRed 4 місяці тому +1

    The worst part is when you do try and you put 110% and you still fail. I love a challenge and I love trying new things. Yes, it is an experience and I'm not starting from square one. Thank you ❤

  • @beezy671
    @beezy671 4 роки тому +1

    Mel..you are the truth! Love your content and your message, I needed this! 💯🔥

  • @Ed83295
    @Ed83295 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for giving me this motivation

  • @deepikavijai8859
    @deepikavijai8859 4 роки тому +1

    Spot on as always. 💡 lightbulb moment

  • @jdthornt
    @jdthornt 4 роки тому +5

    Aww this video makes me sad 😔 sorry about the show mel. Love ya ❤

  • @veerukabaka6470
    @veerukabaka6470 2 роки тому +1

    You are an incredible personality thank you!

  • @IsaacAwad.04
    @IsaacAwad.04 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much 💓

  • @ShushLorraine
    @ShushLorraine 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. This was so helpful.

  • @SharonHorneEllstromBeMe
    @SharonHorneEllstromBeMe 4 роки тому +16

    There is no failure...just stepping stones to what we want. Love this video!

  • @Salma-mj9hw
    @Salma-mj9hw 2 місяці тому

    I really needed to hear this ... I started posting singing videos recently, and I've been so self-critical, I take days to film one cover because I keep playing the same song again and again until my fingers hurt from playing the ukulele.
    Even after posting, I still think in my mind "ugh, I could have done better"... I honestly feel scared and embarrassed at the same time, like how could I ever be as good as other great singers.
    This video really helped to make me understand that it's okay to feel afraid, embarrassed, scared to fail, because all of that just means I'm actually trying and putting in the work to get somewhere.
    Thank you! ❤

  • @90days63
    @90days63 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video 💛

  • @RH-ds4wk
    @RH-ds4wk 8 місяців тому +1

    This is SUCH a nice video, thanks so much - am a freelancer unused to having to look for work and guess what am terrified! Am finding that even taking small steps make me feel better, something every day or at least most days.

  • @tracydavis148
    @tracydavis148 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mel! Love you! 💯👑🔑🙌🏾

  • @julianagervase3163
    @julianagervase3163 2 роки тому +2

    This is so amazing! I have always had such great grades in school. I’ve always been really good at math and we’ve started to do thing that I just don’t understand. I’m feeling the pressure of I can’t fail, but this really helps!

  • @deborahking3532
    @deborahking3532 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you this video was very helpful.

  • @skylebrown6070
    @skylebrown6070 4 роки тому +1

    Stop putting yourself down if you make a mistake it's normal to make mistakes so we learning from them

  • @aawrnnc
    @aawrnnc 2 роки тому +1

    There is lots of wisdom in this video!

  • @kemmy1792
    @kemmy1792 Рік тому +1

    I really needed this

  • @billielith
    @billielith 3 роки тому +2

    She is incredible

  • @ins4nutty341
    @ins4nutty341 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you im feeling motivated now to get a job while having social anxiety

  • @ArdelleVision
    @ArdelleVision 4 роки тому +2

    I love this and needed this. Thanks Mel!!!!

    • @kurrves
      @kurrves 4 роки тому +1

      ArdelleVision me as well. 🌼

    • @ArdelleVision
      @ArdelleVision 4 роки тому

      Karen Kurves Stippey 🤗🤗🤗

  • @aracelyd.6455
    @aracelyd.6455 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @janetwaterhouse1489
    @janetwaterhouse1489 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely true!

  • @DanuraJay
    @DanuraJay Рік тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @hobbytoby8887
    @hobbytoby8887 2 роки тому +1

    dont let failure hold you back.

  • @naturegirlkareliz
    @naturegirlkareliz 4 роки тому +1

    This was so motivating & powerful! Thank You Mel !!!! 💥💥💥💕

  • @michellestefurak9280
    @michellestefurak9280 4 роки тому +2

    Love this video I watched it a couple times already and want all my kids to see it!

  • @Djake3tooth
    @Djake3tooth 2 роки тому +4

    Well, the fact that so many people still struggle with this makes me feel like the problem hasn’t been solved…

  • @brzozaish
    @brzozaish 4 роки тому +2

    Just exactly what I needed 👍😎 thank you

  • @plzgoawayahahah
    @plzgoawayahahah Рік тому +1

    This was really helpful. Really.

  • @KalashZikov
    @KalashZikov 2 роки тому +1

    Wow.
    Thank you.
    I shall try tomorrow

  • @flame0111
    @flame0111 2 роки тому +1

    2:48, i can literally understand how it feels to be afraid of failure... I can relate with her honestly ....

  • @arifali6762
    @arifali6762 4 роки тому +1

    Thx I really needed it this time

  • @JesseJest
    @JesseJest 4 роки тому +5

    I’m so here for it🔥❤️💯

  • @Marie-zq1xr
    @Marie-zq1xr 4 роки тому +11

    I love her. I pray she is genuine thru and thru because she helps me get out of my headspace♥️

    • @marijkevv11
      @marijkevv11 2 роки тому +1

      Why pray she's true? The inspiration feels true, your heart knows, follow that🙏🌿

  • @InnerVisionStudios
    @InnerVisionStudios 4 роки тому +47

    This was sooo good Mel! I hope this inspires people who are crippled by the fear of failure to go forward with their dreams.

  • @zeruiahbhutia2143
    @zeruiahbhutia2143 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @dawnettahumphrey
    @dawnettahumphrey 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing Mel! :)

  • @tilleternity
    @tilleternity 2 роки тому +1

    Thankful

  • @windflier1684
    @windflier1684 2 роки тому +1

    “You live and learn. At some point of your life, you live.”

  • @ezinneahuchaogu9162
    @ezinneahuchaogu9162 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much

  • @FlatStella1
    @FlatStella1 Рік тому

    Thank you Mel!