Highlands Ranch, CO USA I fail because I think I can not succeed. Felicia, 34
Lowell, MA USA I fail because I am a person with magnificent aspirations and an unfortunate proclivity for sloth. Jill, 59
Saylorsburg, PA USA I fail when I let other people convince me that I'm failing. When I don't let them do that, it never occurs to me that I might be "failing". Jesse, 25
Bowie, MD USA Because I don't apply myself hard enough, I don't have enough motivation or self-esteem to believe that I will succeed. Broken, 18
AUSTRALIA Because I doubt the Lord's ability to solve my problems Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH USA I usually meet my commitments. When I do fail at a project, it's usually because I've procrastinated about it and don't leave enough time to finish. Laura, 35
Lowell, MA USA I fail when I don't care enough to complete the follow-through, orwhen I get so involved in the process I forget the goal. Jane, 60
West Linn, OR USA Mainly because of my stupidity or inaccurate judgement. Shanna, 15
Cardiff ENGLAND If I knew, I'd stop doing it! Karen, 21
Marshelltown/Ames, IA USA I don't fail. I won't let myself. Amy, 23
New Orleans, LA USA I fail because I don't try hard enough. Tina, 31
Medford, MA USA Why do you assume I fail? Jami, 27
Lowell, MA USA Your own shortcomings. Alias Irrelevante Oh, I suppose incompetence, stupidity... all are reasons. As long as I try something and fail, I am willing to accept that. After all, to quote Barney Rubble, it takes a smart man to know when he's stupid. Mick, 30
Chicago, IL USA . . .uh, probably because I get easily distracted and have severe self-image problems. . . mothmc, 36
Los Angeles, CA USA either personally or in general... because i (or we) don't want to try or don't think we can actually suceed... not enough confidence Brooke, 16
Memphis, TN USA Because it's easier than succeeding. I know the outcome of failure. I know the results. I am familiar with the comments and the slow shaking movement of the disappointed head. Plus, if I succeeded I may possibly overshadow my sister and she'd never talk to me again. As long as she's the successful one, she's happy with us. Bridget, 27
WI USA Ultimately, you fail because you choose to. Nothing is random or unchosen. Your reasons may be numerous. I'd say usually I fail because I don't really care about what I'm trying to do--even though I don't realize this at the time. Where there's a will, there's success. I believe that. Charlie, 21
PA USA I fail firstly to "hidden intentions" (I secretly hope to fail, but never admit this to myself) and secondly to not preparing, like I will win. Preparation is a main key to winning. Fish, 40
Port Dover CANADA It depends on what I'm failing... Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA I don't know Savannah Ok, this questions is way too broad- I'm going to use it as failing at life in general. I believe many people fail at life's problems becuase either they don't want to make the effort or want to take the easy way out. Don't get me wrong, I will at times take the easy route, but only when the outcome is in my favor and has no negative effects on others. Stephanie, 25
TX USA I THINK LOW SELF ESTEEM HAS ALOT TO DO WITH WHY WE FAIL OR NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT FROM A CLOSE FRIEND OR FAMILY. I ALSO THINK FEAR HAS ALOT TO DO WITH FAILING MAYBE LIKE BEING NEEDED IF YOU DECIDE TO GO TO SCHOOL AND IF IN SCHOOL YOU HAVE NO TIME TO BE THERE FOR SOMEONE IF THEY NEED YOU. ALSO IF WEARE A WEAK PERSON WE FAIL. Marci, 55
Diamond, OH USA I believe sometimes we fail due to the uncomfortable realiziation that if we achieve something great, it may set a new "standard" in the eyes of those we love the most, and we may then be expected to meet this new standard in everything we do. That can be scary. However, I also believe that we sometimes fail because we completely suck at what we are attempting to accomplish. Fisch, 45
Preston, CT USA I either can't do it, won't do it, or don't fail. Reba, 51
Rockville, MD USA general laziness/lack of initiative, or maybe its... Anthony, 25
Baton Rouge, LA USA Probably because I do not give 100% to whatever I trying to accomplish. Kevin, 33
Sugar Hill, GA USA