Is failing 5 projects in 2 years enough to succeed?

I keep telling myself this is fine given my relatively young age. Also, that this time without commitments is time for many self-guided endeavors as I am ambitious, somewhat skilled and completely in control of my life. Sometimes I would've wished it could be a smoother ride towards my desired goals. However, it is what it is and in this post, I explore what are fruits of my labor which are not necessarily financially-oriented gains.

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I am passionate and find deep enjoyment in what I do. This is why I’ve found my own original way of going about career. My curiosity has led me to places I would’ve never imagined were possible. Right now, this place is called unemployment and finding my next project that I can focus on fully.

Self-discovery & reframing

To be honest, I am proud I took the steps I thought were right for me. Ultimately, I thought that and this is the most powerful to me - taking control over my life and making the best decision I can at each given moment. What I thought was right for me at the time I made decision is no longer relevant today, but the journey and experiences are what counts and they push me forward.

I could say my projects were failures but instead I choose to say they were just shaping my path. These past decisions to focus on what I wanted caused that I know a lot more about myself today. This fuels my authenticity and decision-making process. Thanks to these ‘failures’, I feel better in my own skin as saying yes to those projects meant saying yes to myself.

Next project hunt and saying yes to myself

Finding the next project turns out to be the very opposite to straightforward. Having such a deeply personal career path means that many opportunities on the job market are easy to be dismissed. It is truly freeing to know what one wants but it also makes it harder to settle for something.