When we consider the average lifespan of people on Earth, most individuals now live until their 60s or 70s. It's rare to encounter someone who lives beyond that age, as elderly individuals are becoming less common. Reflecting on my age of 30, I realize that time is passing by swiftly and that we could pass away at any moment. This leads me to ponder the question is there still much time for a 30 year old individual to accomplish numerous things? It's possible to surpass the average lifespan, which hovers around 80 or 90 years. still, when you observe the achievements of peers in this short period, it can feel as though you're not doing enough.
There are a lot of things that a 30-year-old man should have that I don’t have. This is not me comparing myself to anybody because if I should try to compare myself to anybody, the only thing I keep concluding is that there are a lot of things that I have that my mate doesn’t have. But there is a constant thought that comes to my head, which is, I hope I’m not failing in life. I don’t know for another person, but for me, failure is one of the scariest things that I don’t want to experience. But it looks like I have nothing less than 30 to 40 years left on earth and without achieving something so tangible, means that I’m already failing in some aspect.
How do you measure your success?
Failure means different things to everybody. What it means to you may not be what it means to me, because what you use to measure success actually depends on your definition of failure. Many people measure success with money and what they can buy. Don't get me wrong; money is very important when we talk about success because everything revolves around it. However, if you have experienced chaos all your life, finding peace alone can mean success to you, irrespective of whether you have money or not. Some people will tell you that overcoming a serious illness means success to them simply because of how threatening the illness is to their life.
I consider myself a successful guy because I understand the value of every moment I live. Despite struggling with some health conditions and not having much money or a family of my own yet, I am happy that I continue to pursue my dreams. I feel blessed with many things that others don't have and I appreciate everything I have. I know that there is more to be accomplished, and while I understand that my life cannot be perfect and I cannot have everything, I remind myself that success is not predefined. In moments of doubt, I reassure myself that I only fail when I stop trying.
Failure is for those who stop trying
You only fail when you stop trying. Regardless of your age, you can still achieve great things in life. Pressure may come, making you feel like you're not doing enough. As you climb higher, the need to achieve more becomes more apparent. The pressure is real, especially as you get older and may not have as much to show. However, this doesn't mean you've failed in life. As long as you continue striving to improve yourself, you haven't failed. You can always achieve your desires and work towards success because it's never too late.
Thanks for your time.
