Earlier in the course we learned that if you develop confidence in your ability to handle any outcome, you will have eliminated the need for worry from which anxiety grows. Take that principle one step higher now, and realize:
IF YOU BECOME A PERSON THAT CAN HANDLE ANY FAILURE, YOUR SUCCESS IS VIRTUALLY GUARANTEED.
This knowledge is a real anxiety cure. If you really want something bad enough, then no failure, no rejection, no setback will stop you from picking yourself up and trying again. Fear of failure is itself responsible for much of the negative thinking that leads to anxiety and inaction. Free yourself from this trap by changing your perception of failure. Remind your self everyday that every failure is a learning experience and stepping stone to success, that you have the ability to accomplish the objectives you've set your mind to, and that you are now able to move through the discouragement and disappointment of any setback. You might make some mistakes, you might fail many times, but you will be able to persist in the face of adversity because you're pursuing a vision that you passionately believe in.
Repeat the following phrases with complete emotional enthusiasm for your new unstoppable persistence.
• Failure has no negative significance
unless used as an excuse to stop trying.
• Success involves trial and error. I see failures as learning experiences.
• It is okay to make mistakes. I value the growth experience and try again.
• I do not fear failure, I embrace it, and I go through it.
• Successful people fail often. I am proud of my ability to move beyond
failure.
• Because I have dreams I am passionate about, no fear, no failure, no
setback will stop me.
• I work with passion every day. I go through all discouragement and setbacks
to reach success.
• Since I can experience failure and move on, I know I will eventually
succeed.
• I see every failure as a stepping stone to my next success.
• I see every rejection as a stepping stone to my next connection.
• By failing faster and learning from the experiences, I succeed faster.
• I am a successful person because I move forward in the face of adversity.
• I love that I am a person who does not give up.
• Regardless of the outcome, I praise myself for trying and moving forward.
• My failure embracing capacity is a powerful anxiety cure.
