Whenever we think we have overcome one thing...
One goal or one stage; another even more daunting one seems to arise.
And even when we know we just conquered one step, this new step feels like a reset. It takes a moment before we gather ourselves to tackle the new challenge before us.
If there is a long pause between challenges it seems impossible. This explains why the saying of 'fail fast' makes sense when we have a vision we are moving towards. Getting the needed repetitions required for the climb makes it easier overtime.
Like exercise, it feels uninviting and awful in the beginning. But, returning to do it day after day, week after week, month after month; you get accustomed and even addicted to it. That's the power of repetition.
If we follow the 'fail fast' theory it seems to be sending us to experiment as much as possible and as widely as possible within reasonable limits until a winning solution is found. Then we should g deep in to the details of that solution to maximize its potential. Thus starting generally wide before narrowing our focus and going deep.
If we use the exercise example; it can be agreed that exercise takes many different forms. So applying the previous theory means, experimenting with as many forms to find one that will work for us, then committing to focus on that one until it becomes a habit. Afterwards, we can experiment again and repeat the process. Until we have varying forms we adopt depending on what goals we are trying to achieve with our bodies at that time.
But getting started is the key.
This is when we think of how much we want it.
What will it mean if we don't at least try.
Then when we decide it is worth it and are willing to try, 'failing fast' can give us a system to work through. We will know it will take some time finding what will work and then going deep on that. Coming back after that runs itself or fails( yes that is possible). Then starting the process again (the new climb).
This may have been echoed in other writings but a reminder at a this time is still of value.
Have you been leveraging 'failing fast' as a process and what results have you received?