The Secret to Success

"In order to succeed, your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure." ~Bill Cosby
Success is something everyone desires and strives to achieve. In our world today, it is a way to be defined in society. I've been told that contrary to popular belief, success is a journey, not a destination. To me, the words of Bill Cosby mean that if you want to succeed, you have to want it so much that you can recognize failure's existence and still have the courage to face it. It means that you must become so enveloped in the idea of success that failure is a distant thought. However success is about more than just being too stubborn to accept anything besides success, but is instead about not being too scared to fail. You have to realize that failure is a possibility (no matter how unlikely), but you have to thirst for success so much that the risk of failure is one you are willing to take. It is only natural to fear failure, but it is a rare thing for the longing for success to outweigh the fear of failure. But then again, success is a rare thing, too. Success means going out on a limb for the things you want, and I find that to be a kind of gamble. You could plummet to the ground, break your fall with your face, and fail, or you could catch your dream, submerge yourself in your own joy, and succeed. You recognize that both your success and your failure are possibilities, but you are so mesmerized by the hope of success that you are willing to step out on the limb. However, Mr. Cosby puts it best when he says, "In order to succeed, your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure." These words are so true.