Discomfort ≠ failure

Don’t mistake your discomfort right now with failure.

Discomfort is not being completely sure your next step is correct, but doing it anyway.
Failure is needing the perfect conditions before taking the next step.

Discomfort is taking action to collect data.
Failure is waiting to collect all data before taking action.

Discomfort is operating at the edge of skill and uncertainty.
Failure is operating far away from the edges.

Discomfort is having the right trajectory, even if you’re not seeing wins right now.
Failure is seeking quick wins but are not sustainable.

Discomfort is pushing yourself playing in the right game, right industry, right problem - right for you.
Failure is pushing yourself playing in a game that’s not suited for you, your skills, talents or experience.

Discomfort ≠ failure