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• How To Avoid Failure

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Wise Words.

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How To Avoid Failure.

Everyone talks about how to succeed…

But something we rarely talk about is that success isn’t just about knowing what to do.

It’s also about knowing what not to do.

Ask yourself:

What would guarantee failure? 

Then do everything in your power to avoid that.

Failure is Predictable

Instead of obsessing over what could go right, reframe by focusing on what could go wrong.

You already know what screws things up.

You’ve been there.

Procrastination, avoiding tough conversations, or overloading yourself until you’re buried.

These are the things that cause problems.

So instead of pretending you don’t see pitfalls, instead name them and own them.

Then avoid them like your life depends on it.

Here’s How You Use This Mental Model

Pick an area of your life like your job, your health, or your relationships.

Now, instead of thinking, “What can I do to win?” ask yourself, “What would make me fail?”

You don’t need a perfect plan.

You just need to avoid screwing it up.

If skipping the gym will stop you from getting in shape, set your alarm and get up.

If avoiding tough talks will cause friction in your relationship, have those talks now.

If fear of failure is keeping you from making a move, take action to cure that fear.

It isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about not letting the obvious failures take you down.

Once you stop sabotaging yourself, things will move in the right direction.

Why It Works

Focusing on success can be overwhelming.

There are too many options, too many unknowns.

But failure? You already know what will mess everything up.

When you shift your focus to avoiding failure, life can get simpler.

You can handle the rest.

Your Move

Pick one area of your life and ask, “What will guarantee failure?”

Write it down.

Then do all you can to avoid those things like they’re poison.

You don’t have to get everything right.

You just have to stop getting in your own way.

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Antonio Neves, Man Morning Newsletter