On Failure

I’m not failing enough. Today I went to the gym, and I was doing my bench press, when a fellow walked over and corrected my grip; my grip was narrow, but to workout one’s chest one must use a moderate grip. I was thinking on the bicycle ride that that’s the first time in a few weeks I’ve really failed at something. I don’t think that’s a good thing. The times in my life I got the most done were the times when I was failing a lot, and the lack of failure is indicative that I’m not trying enough things. One thing I’m going to add to these posts going forward is a failure from the day. ...

August 1, 2026 · Amitav Krishna