Never stop trying.

Mencoba means trying in Bahasa Indonesia.

Disclaimer: I’ve been absent from writing for a week, forgive me! For those who have asked and expressed concern about me: thank you very much. But in the midst of trying to accompany my sick mom, I will try to write more regularly.

So, some time ago, I went to the city of Sidoarjo to take care of some things. There were several responsibilities and rights that needed solutions.

There were three things I inquired about: regarding phone numbers, motor vehicles, and rights. I didn’t know where to go or what to do once I arrived there.

But because this is related to my responsibilities and my desire to find solutions, it had to be done.

Like it or not, we will be faced with conditions that require us to move forward. There’s no turning back or staying in the gray area.

If you don’t want to take care of it, you could, but it will be very detrimental in the days to come.

But fundamentally, what I’m trying to think about today is, like it or not, happy or not, there will be times when we have to try. There is no other choice.

Humans must bravely continue to try.

Just like the condition of my mom, who is sick and not yet 100% recovered. Although we don’t know exactly what her illness is, it doesn’t stop us from trying various ways.

At least, we always try to find out. Ask professionals, follow the required procedures and processes, seek opinions and advice from close friends.

But fundamentally, we must always try. Right or wrong, that’s a matter for later. Why? Because in reality, in life, there are many things we will never know the results of if we don’t try.

The starting point is to try. There is no other choice but to try.

Apart from health examples, there are also examples from the field of science.

Trying is also an effort to break through the limits of knowledge. Trying is closely related to innovation. Something that doesn’t exist becomes something.

We don’t know if this method is the right one or not. But we try, who knows the results will far exceed our expectations.

The innovations that humans have are the result of trying. Innovations in the economic field, transportation, and so on. They are the result of trying.

New foods and drinks, new tastes, are the result of trying. Trying is closely related to innovation.

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It is one of the satisfactions when we try. In some contexts and fields, if we don’t try, we will never know.

Trial and error.

“If you never try, you’ll never know.” — Coldplay (Fix You)

I am a person who is very “trial” and “error.” What do I mean? For me, there is no definitive decision that something can or cannot be done if I have never tried it.

Because of my expertise in the field of Psychology, trial and error occur when I decide to research a topic. “Is there a connection between variable X and Y?” Then an intervention is made, and it is measured. Trying to get the best results from previous research findings.

As long as it still makes basic sense, I will definitely follow it.

For example, in my field as a public speaker. When I want to explain a topic, there is an approach or game that fits. I will definitely try it. If it’s not effective, then the next time I will bring a different approach or game.

Trying.

But fundamentally, if we don’t try, we will never know the results.

In the context of relationships, it’s the same. If you love someone, say it. If you don’t try, you won’t know how they will respond.

Conclusion

Perhaps we are afraid of the results we will get if we try to do something. If we don’t try, we will never know.

If, after trying, it turns out to harm us, then we are safe and sound.

But what if it actually benefits us? We will lose opportunities.

I hope this article is helpful!

If you have any questions, please write them below, and let’s discuss.

I wish you all well.

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