Lindsay Woods: Let me be clear; there is no shame in failing. It is an unhealthy paradigm to suggest otherwise

It is not very often that the opportunity is afforded to write a public ‘Thank You’. A love note of sorts to those who have supported and engaged each week in regards to the myriad of topics I have had the privilege to discuss. Such platitudes are often reserved for occasions which denote success; a promotion at work, college graduation etc. Oscar acceptance speeches are themselves the ultimate masterclass in effusive outpourings of gratefulness. Yet, what if your expression of thanks is not as a result of success?

There is a tendency to only speak of failure in the past tense. A facet most evident in the online domain. It is used, almost as a tool, to justify success or materialistic attributes; ‘I had to go through so much and work so hard to get where I am…if you only knew the struggle?’