Failure is n̶o̶t̶ always an option.
7 Proven Ways How Winners Turn Failures into Success:
1/ Failure is Not Fatal
Failure is inevitable if you try. Each failure teaches you how not to do something, which is the essence of "intelligent failure" – small, low-stakes, and full of learning.
2/ Not all Failures are Created Equal
Failures can be consistent (well-developed knowledge), novel (creating something new), or variable (unexpected changes). Recognizing the context helps in understanding, managing, and learning from failures.
3/ Fail Fast to Succeed Sooner
The goal is not to fail but to learn quickly from failures to achieve success sooner. Use failures as learning opportunities to improve and innovate.
4/ Failure does not Define You
Separate your identity from your failures. Our identities are multifaceted; one setback does not diminish your overall worth or potential.
5/ Condition Yourself to Accept Failure
Train yourself to see failure as a positive learning experience. Find joy in discovering you were wrong and use it to grow. Reframe failures as learning opportunities.
6/ Analyze Failures to Gain Insights
Conduct a failure postmortem to identify what went wrong and how to improve. This reflective practice helps you avoid repeating the same mistakes. Make this process blameless by focusing on learning and improvement (vs. judgment).
7/ Know when to Quit
Find the balance between sticking to your goals (persistence) and knowing when to pivot based on key indicators.
These insights are inspired by Amy C. Edmondson's book "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well" and brought to you by Omar's Desk. Use failures as a springboard toward greater success.
PS: Failure is not the opposite of success...it is an integral part of success.
