In Jocko Willink’s book Discipline Equals Freedom, he has a segment talking about the importance of fearing failure.

And I agree.

Bringing this idea into the framework of Eudaimonia, I like to audit myself.

For Physical Wellness, what would failure look like for myself?

Maybe I let myself slip into obesity.
Perhaps some of my life choices invite cancer on myself.
I allow myself to become too weak to either protect myself or my family.
I become unappealing to my spouse.
I die of health problems too young.

For Relationship Wellness, what would failure look like for myself?

I mistrust my spouse to the point they leave.
Perhaps I allow mutually unfruitful friendships to keep rooted.
Maybe I don’t take enough time each week to nourish my relationships with family or my spouse.

For Spiritual Wellness, what would failure look like for myself?

I decide to stop reading the Bible daily.
Maybe I quit pouring gratitude as often as I can remember to.
I make decisions that are in opposition to my faith (sins).
I act in a manner inconsistent with who I aspire to become.

For Financial Wellness, what would failure look like for myself?

I encumber myself with gross debts.
Perhaps I am working into my 60s or 70s at a job I hate. Or worse, forcing my spouse and I to do this.
Maybe I die unexpectedly and only leave a burden to my family.