FAILURE

While the dictionary defines failure as a lack of success or a breakdown in function, that perspective is incomplete. It labels a moment as a 'shortfall' or a 'deficiency,' but a setback in a task isn't a reflection of a person’s worth. Failure isn't a personal shortcoming; it’s a data point in a much longer process. But this definition ignores the reality that 'breaking down' is often how we figure out how to actually function. It’s not a personal defect; it’s just part of the trial and error of being alive