I will talk about one possible quintessence of success, which, ironically, is its opposite. 

Yes, I will talk about failure today.

Let us do an exercise. Repeatedly ask yourself a question until your conscience is prepared to answer it honestly, and when it is, listen to that answer intently.

And, the question is...”What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” (This quote is attributed to Dr. Robert Schuller)

If your conscience comes up with a mind-boggling response; you have just made yourself realize your ability that resides in your unfettered inner self.

When we attempt perceivably difficult feats, we need not necessarily succeed the first time. Unfortunately, 99.9% of us do not cross the threshold of fear to even experience that initial failure.

The failure should only be an outcome of you not knowing how to do things the right way. It should never be a result of you apprehending failure before even attempting it.

The attempt becomes a reality when you are not inhibited by the thought of failing. Thereafter, it may take you more attempts than others, but success is guaranteed.

Do not forget that every repeated attempt needs you to ask yourself this same question with the same faith and intensity. Needless to say, it is more rewarding and less frustrating when we answer ourselves honestly.

I ask you again,

“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”

When you hear yourself answering honestly, do it.