4 important life lessons we are often taught too late.

We are often taught life lessons too late. We don’t learn them early enough and when we do, they might not stick. Here is a list of 4 important life lessons which we often learn too late in our lives: 

1. Fear of failure is a greater enemy than failure itself 

A lot of people do not like to fail. They are afraid of the consequences of failure and so they do everything possible to avoid it. When you live in fear, it can be hard to take risks and step outside your comfort zone because you're worried about what might happen.

2. Give 100% effort without expecting recognition 

Anyone who puts in 100% effort is a winner in everything they do. If you're looking to be successful, give all your energy to your work and never stop trying so you can accomplish what you want.

3. Failure and success are only lessons, not punishments 

Every failure is a lesson, but the biggest lessons are never forced upon you. Move forward with strength when you’re hit hard, and learn from your mistakes without becoming upset or thinking of them as punishments. Failure is only a lesson if you use it to make yourself better.

4. Make yourself happy, then happiness will make you successful

Successful people are happy, but only when they're making themselves happy first. In this wildly original book, bestselling author and entrepreneur Ramit Sethi explains how to achieve happiness--and reach your potential--while staying focused on real-life goals.