How do we fail? When we fail, do we believe we could have succeeded?
In everything we do, it’s easy to find doubt. Our knowledge about reality is uncertain. Our ability to know what our actions will lead to, even more so. Am I doing the right thing? Could I do something better.
But certainty is not conviction.
When we failed, did we believe we could have succeeded? Or did we believe we were going to fail before we began?
I am prone to this myself. All around, I see uncertainty. All around, I see things that could be better. Honesty about certainty is great. But sometimes certainty is insignificant. What matters is conviction. If I believe I can win, I will make my effort. I’ll try with honesty.
Conviction means letting go of the wealth of surroundings. Conviction means focus. Conviction means constraints. You will never convince yourself that you will succeed if that success depends on everything.