I'd Rather Fail 1000 Times Than Never Try at All

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There’s this nagging fear we all deal with at some point — the fear of failure. I’ve wrestled with it a lot, and sometimes it wins. But honestly? I’ve come to realize that I’d rather fall on my face a thousand times than live with the regret of never trying at all.

When I think about my blog, or my podcast, I think about all the doubt that went into starting them. So many questions and “what ifs” were running through my head. What if no one reads it? What if I mess up? What if it’s not good enough? But the truth is, even if I bombed it hard, I’d still take that over not giving it a shot.

Because for me, the bigger failure would’ve been staying stuck in my own head, too scared to make a move.

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I’ve always had ideas — lots of them. Whether it’s the blog, the podcast, or some random stoned epiphany, I’m full of things I want to do. But the hardest part is pushing through that fear and taking the leap. And believe me, I’ve made my share of mess-ups along the way. From missed deadlines to content that just didn’t hit the way I wanted, there have been plenty of “whoops” moments. But each one of those moments taught me something valuable.

It’s like I’ve learned to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. When I started the podcast, it wasn’t perfect right away. In fact, there were plenty of awkward moments and self-doubt. But if I had let fear stop me from even trying, *GirlyStonerPop* wouldn’t exist at all. Instead of focusing on the fear of failure, I’m more interested in the idea of learning from it.

I think back to when I first started smoking, too. That’s another part of my life that some people didn’t get at first. But being a stoner opened my mind in ways I never expected, and it helped me tap into a creative side I didn’t even know I had. Yeah, I had my fair share of bad highs and moments where I wasn’t sure if it was really for me, but that didn’t stop me from trying, and I’m better for it.

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There’s this quote I love:

“The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.”

It’s the truth. No one gets good at something by playing it safe or sticking to what they know. You grow by falling, getting back up, and doing it again. I mean, when I look at where I am now — balancing my blog, my podcast, and whatever random life thing comes next — I’m proud. Not because I’ve never screwed up, but because I’ve kept going in spite of the screw-ups.

The best part of failing, honestly, is that it means you’re moving. You’re not standing still, letting life happen around you. You’re putting yourself out there. Whether it’s a project, a relationship, or just something new you want to explore — if it matters to you, it’s worth risking failure. I think the scariest thing isn’t falling down, it’s realizing you never even left the ground in the first place.

So yeah, I’ll keep falling on my face, laughing it off, and getting back up.

Because I’d rather fail 1,000 times than sit around wishing I’d taken the chance.

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🌷  Signed, MJ