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In a recent Instagram video, South African rapper Nasty C shared a motivational message urging viewers to rethink their relationship with failure. Known for his lyrical talent and openness with fans, Nasty C used the platform to speak directly to those who may be hesitant to take risks due to fear of failing.
“Fail as much as you can, twin,” he said at the start of the video. “I may not know you personally, but I know that there’s a 99% chance that you’re afraid of failure, and that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with that.”
Nasty C acknowledged that fear of failure is something most people experience. Rather than criticize it, he normalized the feeling, describing it as something acceptable and common.
He continued: “But you show that failing is a critical part of the process to success. That fear can stop you from trying, bro, and that’s step one.”
According to him, the first step toward growth is recognizing how fear can prevent someone from even beginning their journey. He framed failure not as a sign of weakness but as an essential part of achieving any meaningful goal.
He went on to say, “So eliminating that fear comes before step one, and you do that by embracing it and almost expecting it, like some sort of a checkpoint or something.”
In this analogy, Nasty C compared failure to a checkpoint, suggesting that it should be anticipated rather than avoided. By expecting failure, individuals may be better prepared to handle it and continue forward rather than stop entirely.
He concluded the message with: “And so you change it from being the end of your journey to success into being just a pit stop.”
Throughout the video, Nasty C’s tone remained calm and reflective. The message appeared to speak to a wide audience, particularly those feeling stuck due to fear of making mistakes.
The underlying theme focused on resilience and mindset. His comments highlighted a belief that failure should not be viewed as defeat but as a natural and necessary part of moving forward.
By sharing the message on Instagram, Nasty C used his platform to encourage followers to see setbacks as temporary, and to keep going despite them.
