1) Tell us about a time this past semester that you failed -- whether in this class, or outside of this class. Don't spare any details! It'd be even better if there was something you tried several times this semester, and failed each time.
2) Tell us what you learned from it.
3) Reflect, in general, on what you think about failure. Failure is hard, isn't it? It's embarrassing, sure, but it also means that we have to change something about ourselves. Talk about how you handle failure (emotionally, behaviorally). Finally, talk about how this class has changed your perspective on failure -- are you more likely to take a risk now than you were just a few months ago?
I failed when I tried to complete my calculus III web assign about Stoke's Theorem. It was really hard and I couldn't figure out how to do it even though I had watched the lecture. I was very annoyed and I spent hours trying to figure out the problems and I still didn't figure it out so I ended up with a poor grade on my homework assignment.
I learned that it is important to seek help when you are having trouble. I eventually reached out to my TA and he was able to explain the problem in a way i could understand.
Failure can be difficult to deal with but it is definitely a learning experience. I have learned from this class that it is okay to fail and that learning from your failures can help when creating your business.
Ryan,
ReplyDeleteI've had a similar experience with a difficult class, I completely understand. Sometimes I've been so set on trying to figure something out on my own and that I risk failing at it when I could've reached out for help. I think it's great though that you recognized it's ok to ask for help, I think sometimes our pride can get in the way. But at the time, failing teaches you lessons, most of the time it teaches you what not to do, and that's really important as well.