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The words of Walshy Fire ring with the force of endurance and the warmth of hope: “Give yourself ten years of failing with a smile on your face. If, after ten years, you still have the passion, you're heading to success!” This is not merely a reflection on the path of an artist or musician; it is a philosophy of life itself. For he speaks of failure not as an end, but as a companion, a teacher that walks beside us on the long road to greatness.

The call to endure ten years of failing is no small demand. It is the acknowledgment that dreams are not built in haste, nor are victories handed freely. The ancients knew this truth well. Farmers plant seeds in fields knowing full well that storms may come, that crops may fail, yet they plant again the next season, for only persistence yields harvest. Walshy Fire reminds us that failure is not a curse but a forge, shaping us with each strike, preparing us for the day when passion finally bears fruit.

But here lies the heart of his teaching: endure with a smile. To suffer and grow bitter is easy; to fail and despair is common. Yet to smile in the face of defeat is to claim mastery over it. It is to say, “You may delay me, but you cannot defeat me.” Such resilience is heroic. History offers us the example of Thomas Edison, who failed countless times before perfecting the electric light. When asked about his failures, he smiled and declared that he had not failed but found a thousand ways that did not work. His passion burned bright, and in time, it illuminated the world.

Walshy Fire also speaks of passion as the compass. If after ten long years of trial your fire still burns, then you have discovered a calling worthy of your life. Many begin with eagerness, but only those whose passion endures storms will reach the mountaintop. Passion is the force that steadies the hand, strengthens the heart, and keeps the smile alive even when the world does not yet recognize your worth. It is proof that your journey is true.

This teaching is not only for artists, but for all who dream. The student who studies late into the night, the parent who works tirelessly for their children, the inventor who sketches by candlelight—each walks the path of persistence. If they endure with joy, refusing to surrender to despair, then they too walk toward success. For success is not measured only in trophies or riches, but in the unyielding flame of the soul that refuses to be extinguished.

The lesson is clear: treat failure not as enemy, but as mentor. When you stumble, rise with a smile. When you are delayed, walk forward with patience. Set yourself not for days or weeks, but for ten years, and see how deeply your passion roots itself. If it still burns after such a span, you have found your destiny.

Practically, this means cultivating both resilience and joy. When you fail, write down what you have learned. Celebrate small progress. Surround yourself with those who lift you rather than those who mock your struggle. And above all, guard your passion—feed it with practice, with gratitude, and with hope. For passion is the lamp that lights the way, and if it survives the test of time, it will guide you to success that no failure can steal.

Thus, carry forward the wisdom of Walshy Fire: smile through failure, endure with passion, and trust in time. For the smile in the face of defeat is the seed of victory, and the fire that burns after ten years is the fire that will never die.