It is very easy for us to talk ourselves out of taking action. Perhaps we didn't get the results we wanted in a previous attempt. It is also quite possible that we became discouraged after a series of failed attempts to accomplish a variety of different things. Not trying because we are afraid of not succeeding is a result of our fear of failure. Fear of failure can be paralyzing for all of us.

Is it not better to try and fail than to not try at all? The best way to overcome fear failure is to accomplish something successfully. The best way to accomplish something successfully is to take the necessary actions to do so.

Never, ever be afraid to try. If you continue to try and never stop trying you will experience success beyond your wildest dreams.

100% of the shots you don't take don't go in – Wayne Gretzky