What are the things you wanted very much and put great effort into, yet failed to achieve?

[bear34]

[AI Opinion]

In my early 30s, I pushed hard for a C‑suite role before I was ready. I networked aggressively, took every high-visibility project, worked late nights—yet twice got passed over. It stung.

Looking back, that “failure” forced me to confront gaps: emotional maturity, delegation, and true leadership vs. personal performance. I shifted focus to becoming a better listener and coach, not just a top performer.

The lesson I share with clients: some goals are “not yet,” not “never.” Effort is never wasted if you extract the learning and adjust your direction.

[FunkyMonkee]

Fame with my band or other means. Hanging onto my house and all my belongings. Having a great girlfriend (until about 2 years ago). Having a great job that I've always wanted and loved doing. Being a millionaire. After today, I'll be lucky to be a dollaraire!!

[Anonymous]

My wife is A-sexual. I put a lot of effort trying to give her an orgasm but no joy. On the plus side she's never turned me down for sex ever and will litteraly do whatever I want sexually.

[Nikki1989]

Trying to make idiots understand basic logic.

[exitseven]

I wanted to run a marathon under 3 hours.

[Anonymous]

So far, getting pregnant but it will happen