Rising After the Fall

The first time knocked me down harder than I expected.

I thought I was ready. I wasn’t.
And that hurt.

Not just the failure itself, but the shame that followed.
The whisper that said, “Maybe you’re not built for this.”

But here I am bruised, maybe 
but breathing.
Wiser. Sharper.
And yes, ready for round two.

Because failure doesn’t get the final word.
Because growth doesn’t come gift-wrapped  it comes with grit.

I’ve learned that starting again doesn’t mean I failed the first time.
It means I’ve been tested.
And now I’ve got data, not just dreams.

🛠️ Mistakes? I’ve made them.
🧠 Lessons? I’m carrying them.
🔥 Fire? Still here. Maybe even stronger.

So if you’re gearing up for your own second round 
don’t apologize for the restart.

Own it.
Fuel it.
Step back in with your scars and your strategy.

Because round two isn’t about perfection.
It’s about resilience.

And I’m ready.

Are you?