tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post7548270355098623478..comments2018-11-09T17:52:08.226+01:00Comments on Garry Crystal: Fear of Failing; It's All About PerspectiveGarry Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15295974753025291324noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-88290484630246923542011-07-02T10:28:36.589+01:002011-07-02T10:28:36.589+01:00Melody - now that must have been a kick, sounds li...Melody - now that must have been a kick, sounds like a great thing to do, great memory. Yeah the looking back and laughing always comes later, worth it for that alone.Garry Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295974753025291324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-35739715036362836472011-07-02T04:28:13.277+01:002011-07-02T04:28:13.277+01:00I went ziplining high among the treetops in beauti...I went ziplining high among the treetops in beautiful Costa Rica a few years ago. Heights make me nervous. I was terrified and exhilarated and I'm glad I did it. I'm glad you did the interview. 20, 30 years from now you'll look back and laugh. Oh, wait you've already done that. I figure, if I fall on my face, I'll have one more story to dine out on. Or write a post about, as you did. :DMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18349803798697307901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-71770345704202837132011-06-27T22:24:37.531+01:002011-06-27T22:24:37.531+01:00Thanks for commenting. That's true, you have t...Thanks for commenting. That's true, you have to give it a shot at least. There is nothing wrong with failing, and sometimes even though personally you may think you have failed it may actually be the opposite, you might never know until later or you may never find out. But at least trying can make you fear failure less, if you see what I mean. Break down those little fears one by one and you will soon realise that usually there is nothing to fear whatsoever and that could lead to something great.Garry Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295974753025291324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-81362701491639287562011-06-27T21:03:11.787+01:002011-06-27T21:03:11.787+01:00Happen to have just watched a really excellent Ken...Happen to have just watched a really excellent Kenneth Roberts TED talk on encouraging creativity in students shortly before reading this--one of his key points was that by making it not okay to fail, we make it not okay to be creative, as any experimentation or innovation carries with it the chance of failure. Saying "Yeah, why not...I'll give it a shot" is the precursor to all great new things. Some not-so-great, too, but how else do you get there?Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371944527312982978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-36830987860935516662011-06-27T14:07:34.036+01:002011-06-27T14:07:34.036+01:00Cher
I was completely worked up about this thing ...Cher<br /><br />I was completely worked up about this thing the whole day, no need to be at all. You are right when you say we can be our own worst enemies sometimes.Garry Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295974753025291324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-10340224592205993422011-06-18T17:15:04.397+01:002011-06-18T17:15:04.397+01:00Thanks for commenting Mantra. In the end it was wo...Thanks for commenting Mantra. In the end it was worthwhile I think, even if only a few people heard it and it made them question their views or question the likes of bigoted political parties.<br /><br />Viva la vida<br /><br />GarryGarry Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295974753025291324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-75538772205312072722011-06-18T17:03:45.042+01:002011-06-18T17:03:45.042+01:00Bravo to you! (For having the courage to figure it...Bravo to you! (For having the courage to figure it out).<br /><br />I agree with you; that if the "Bigots" would step out and against their fears and anxiety than maybe they will realize that things are not as they assume.<br /><br />However, I feel that we are often put into positions that we may not feel we are suited for and somehow..We turn out to be the best person for the job. Mainly, because of the unbiased view, and the ability to question even if afraid.<br /><br />(I can't tell you something that you don't already know..but I will confirm... that..you are great. Your writing is superb and your voice needs to be heard)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326256243054945931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12207375.post-91071970133875066282011-06-18T16:59:46.751+01:002011-06-18T16:59:46.751+01:00I would bet that you did better than you think, Ga...I would bet that you did better than you think, Garry, but we are always our own worst critics. Some of your lines here were hysterically funny! I remember "flop sweat" from "Broadcast News", so that really made me laugh! Great post!Cher Duncombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070334939399949702noreply@blogger.com