1. One of my greatest and most frustrating failures occurred when I repeatedly attempted to receive my driver’s license. I had dedicated hours to doing the online coursework and managed to get through that and onto the hardest part, the actual driver’s test. The first time I took it I failed miserably. I took it again and failed a second time, but that time it was worse because my instructor was a brutish, frustrated jerk who made me feel severely uncomfortable. It wasn’t until my third attempt that I ended up passing.
2. I learned a series of things through this experience. The most important takeaway I would say was that sometimes I will have to deal with unsavory people in order to get through things. But the main thing is to adapt and overcome to see the problem through and come out on top. I also learned the significance confidence has on performance, as I strongly believe that I would have done significantly better on my tests if I had more confidence in myself and in my ability.
3. I believe failure at its root is an opportunity to learn and improve; society ingrains the thought in us that failure is intolerable and toxic toward success. I handle failure by working through it emotionally and then remembering that the sun will still rise the next day and that if I learned something from it, it was meant to happen. I would definitely say this class has changed my mindset on taking risks in a positive way.
I totally understand and agree with you when you say that confidence is key for everything. Sometimes we need to believe more in ourselves in order to achieve our life tasks. Failure is very important in order to have a good life. Failure teaches people big life lessons. I'm gonna have to agree with you that this class has changed the way i see risks. I am more willing to take risks after taking this class, and even though i fail, i will know that it was a great experience.
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ReplyDeleteAs you can see from experience that perseverance is key to accomplishing your goals. No matter what it is, continue to push through your hardships, just like you did with the obtainment of your license. I agree with your perception of failure as well. When failure strikes, it is a prime opportunity to learn and improve at whatever you are doing.
I also failed the first-time driver license after I made the 360 degrees test, I missed the parking test. Then, I did not pass the driver test. Besides, I have to deal with unsavory people that feel frustrated and wants to destroy your life. Your concept that failure is part of growth is valid. People have to fall to learn how to walk.
ReplyDeleteMy first time composing classical music was the fist time i suffered a public embarrassment and since failure but confidence, just as you stated really is the key to overcoming those odds and understanding you own limits and potentials'
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