Daragh O’Brien
Statement
The Formula for Failure is a satirical yet sincere examination of how the everyday habits we justify—procrastination, perfectionism, waiting for motivation, fear of judgment—become the very barriers that prevent us from reaching our potential. Rather than treating failure as something to avoid, the book reframes it as an essential part of progress, a process that shapes resilience, clarity, and growth. Through experimental editorial design and punchy, reflective writing, it invites readers to laugh at their self-sabotage, question their inner narratives, and recognise that the real danger isn’t failure itself—but the comfort zones we build to avoid it.