I was at a loss for what to write about, so I decided to look up philosophical questions online. This is only one of the many I found- I'll try to write on more throughout the week. But enough about that; let's get right into things, shall we?
I personally think that it's much better to fail at something than to not try at all- depending on the circumstances. Now, let me just clarify- most times it is better to attempt something and then learn from your failure than to simply skip out on trying at all. The only time where it is best to not attempt something is when it can potentially end in death or serious injury- and the odds are stacked against you. There have been many stories in the media about people dying because of stupid dares they're put up to by their friends, and this is where the line needs to be drawn. In this case, not attempting is better- even if you're put under pressure. Where it's NOT okay to quit out is when it's a situation you can learn and possibly benefit from; at no real risk to yourself aside from criticism. The only way the world has ever moved forward is through trial and error- lots of error. It is only from out mistakes that we can learn to get better, and only by looking back on our own mistakes (and the mistakes of others) can we find where we went wrong and improve upon it. In the words of Thomas Edison: "I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Never let yourself believe that you can't do something out of fear of failure. Use wise judgement, and go forth and learn from your mistakes. - maddie
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