Is failure cause by our limitations?

As products of generalized normalities of every culture, success is the justification to our very existence but some do not realize that our limitations defines us. Yes, certain limitations can be conquered but truthfully, there is a reason why most of us only succeed when placed in most opportune of positions to achieve success in the first place. However, it is only when you recognize your limitations, you will discover a clearer path to what it is that will allow you to fulfill your self-potential. Think of the half-full, half-empty cup statement. The cup represents you, as a vessel. Though from person to person, your cup might differ in size but no matter, a cup can only contain so much before the contents of the cup itself, begins to spill. Well, the solution seems simple right? Just learn to fill your cup to the brim without spilling, otherwise known as knowing the size of your cup. That is where limitations come into play as you learn about yourself.

As this point, you might be thinking, sure, I can learn from my limitations just as I can learn from my moments of success. However, that is just the beginning of it all. Logically, because of our limitations, failure is inevitable but frankly speaking, that is not the truth. Learn to accept that there will be some things that we cannot excel in. The reason why I have been using the term, limitation instead of failure because it is caused by expectation. Failure is controlled by expectations. This is what I refer to as being realistic. To further clarify the difference between failure and limitations, think of dinosaurs and think of the organisms that survived. Failure is not limitation. From limitations, we have adaptation but where are the dinosaurs?

Failure is basically your inability to manage your expectations. Knowing when to expect less and knowing when to expect more will allow you to manage your cup analogy better. A simple example of this can be taken from a scenario of comparing two students. They are in the same class but in theory, their cup sizes are different, no pun intended. The first student in this example expects an A for the class while the second student expects a C. They both end up getting a B for the class. You might think, well, the student that wanted the A wouldn't be interpreting the situation as a failure but you have to realize, with expectations, it is like a domino effect. Think of the expectation of wanting an A as a piece to his puzzle and without that piece, the puzzle will never be complete. The cup will never be full. But you know what? For the student that expected a C, ending up with a B, the cup is looking pretty fucking good right now.