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"Si intentas fallar y tienes éxito, ¿qué has hecho?"

George Carlin

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Imagine you intentionally aim to do poorly on a test. You don't study, and you answer every question incorrectly. When you get your results, you see that you indeed failed the test. So, you achieved what you set out to do. This means you succeeded in failing. This quote is showing a bit of wordplay to make us think about the nature of success and failure. It's pointing out that success and failure can sometimes be about your goals and perspective. If your goal is to fail and you manage to do it, then by your goal's standards, you have succeeded. In real life, consider an artist who tries something new and risky in their work, aiming to push boundaries. They may expect others not to understand or appreciate it, essentially preparing to 'fail.' But in doing so, they stay true to their vision, which might count as a success in personal growth and courage. So, it suggests that success isn't always about the traditional positive outcomes like winning or passing. It's about achieving what you set out to do, whatever that may be. This can be a reminder that our personal definitions of success are important and valid.

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