DAY 40 - If at first you don't succeed, try again!

You know what? Let’s honest with ourselves. The idea that life is a straight line to success? It’s a complete lie. I mean, how many times have you been on the edge of giving up because things didn’t go right the first time—or the second or third time? We’re sold this fantasy that if you just do this one thing or follow this perfect formula, you’ll succeed. But the truth is, real success? It’s messy. It’s filled with wrong turns, second guesses, and moments where everything feels like it’s falling apart.

But here’s the thing: If at first you don’t succeed, try again.

Now, I know that sounds cliché. But let’s break it down. Success isn’t about hitting it out of the park on the first swing—it’s about showing up after you’ve missed the ball over and over again. It’s the grind. The ugly, gut-wrenching, hair-pulling moments where you’re questioning everything: Am I good enough? Is this even worth it? Will it ever work out?

You might have setbacks that make you feel like throwing in the towel. You might fail at something so hard, it knocks the wind out of you. And that’s okay. Failure is not a sign that you’re on the wrong path. Failure is the proof that you’re on a path. Because nobody who’s ever tried something worthwhile has had a clean, easy, “picture-perfect” journey. Nobody!  Success isn’t a highlight reel—it’s the blooper reel.

You didn’t nail it today? Cool. Try again tomorrow. You didn’t get it right the second time? Good. That means you’ve figured out one more way that doesn’t work. You’re refining the process, even when it feels like you’re losing. Every time you fail, you’re being shaped. You’re learning. And even though it’s painful, you’re getting better.

Here Are My Guaranteed 10 Steps to Success:

1. Try – The first step is simply starting. No matter how big the dream or goal is, taking that first step puts you in the game. You can’t succeed without trying, and getting started is half the battle.
2. Try again – If at first you don’t succeed, the solution isn’t to stop—it’s to try again. Growth happens when you embrace failure as part of the process and choose to keep moving forward.
3. Try once more – Sometimes, we give up just before our breakthrough. One more attempt might be all it takes to see things click. Success is often just around the corner of “one more try.”
4. Try it a little differently – If the same method isn’t working, switch up your approach. Flexibility in your strategy is key, and being open to change allows you to explore new solutions and opportunities.
5. Try it again tomorrow – Patience is crucial in any success story. Some days, progress will be slow. It’s okay to take a break and come back with fresh eyes tomorrow, knowing that persistence over time leads to results.
6. Try and ask for help – You don’t have to go through this alone. Reach out to those who have the knowledge, expertise, or even just support to offer. Collaboration and mentorship can open doors you didn’t even know existed.
7. Try to find someone who’s done it – There’s power in learning from those who have been in your shoes. Seek out someone who’s achieved what you’re striving for. Their insight can save you time and help you avoid unnecessary pitfalls.
8. Try to determine what’s not working – Reflection is vital to success. Take the time to assess your efforts and figure out what’s not bringing results. Knowing what to stop doing is just as important as knowing what to keep doing.
9. Try to determine what is working – Celebrate the wins, no matter how small. Identify the things that are bringing you closer to your goal and double down on those. Success is often about scaling up what works.
10. Just keep trying – Ultimately, success is about resilience. No matter how many setbacks or obstacles you face, the simple act of not giving up is what brings you closer to your dreams. Keep pushing forward and trust that with time, effort, and persistence, you’ll get there.

Remember, If at first you don’t succeed, try again.

There are going to be days when you question your whole life. Days when you think about walking away, and you’re knee-deep in frustration, exhaustion, and doubt. But guess what? The magic is in getting up again. The power is in trying again. You’ve already proven you can survive your lowest points—you’ve lived through every disappointment so far, and you’re still here.

But don’t just try again the same way. Try differently. Fail forward. What did you learn from falling on your face? How can you use that to your advantage? Sometimes it’s not even about making a major change; it’s just a little tweak that can shift everything.

Maybe you need to ask for help—swallow your pride and get some insight from someone who’s been there before. Maybe you need to rest, recharge, and come at it with fresh energy tomorrow. Maybe you need to rework your strategy entirely.

And if you’ve tried a thousand times already? Then try a thousand and one. Success doesn’t have a deadline.

Trying again doesn’t make you weak—it makes you resilient. It means you’re refusing to settle. It means you’re committed to you. You’re committed to your dreams, your vision, your growth.

So, the next time you’re in the middle of the mess, wondering if you’ve got the strength to keep going—remember this: failure isn’t final. Failure is fuel. And if at first you don’t succeed, try again. Adjust, adapt, and try again. Repeat as many times as it takes. Because every time you try again, you’re one step closer to making that dream a reality.