Thought for Today - September 1, 2025
- Don Eash
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read

The pain of not trying is worse than failing.
Playing it safe often feels easier, but the regret of never giving yourself a chance can weigh heavier than any stumble along the way. Failure may sting for a moment, but in trying, you grow, learn, and strengthen your resolve. What truly hurts is silencing your potential before it has the chance to speak. Choosing to act, even imperfectly, builds courage and creates momentum toward what matters most. Trying opens doors—failing teaches lessons—but holding back leaves only unanswered “what ifs.”