This quote is from James Clear's newsletter:
“The connective tissue between your failures and your successes is the lessons you learn along the way.
“The connective tissue between your failures and your successes is the lessons you learn along the way.
It is only by going through your early attempts (usually failures in some form) that you accumulate the insights, skills, and understanding required for success.
Everything is a lesson. Learn enough lessons and the failures become useful.”
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It seems that "success" is the result of several failed attempts over long periods of time.
Unfortunately, our education system doesn't always reflect this reality. In school, we were taught how to avoid failure, which can leave many of us afraid to take calculated risks or try new things. We worry about what others might think if we fail. But in truth, success requires perseverance and resilience in the face of setbacks.
As a parent, I believe it's important to teach our children to embrace failure and not be afraid to make mistakes. I want my kids to grow up with confidence, trusting their instincts and following their passions, even if it means making mistakes along the way. The more they try, the more they'll learn, and the more they'll develop the skills they need to achieve their goals.
Imagine a society where failure is celebrated as a valuable learning experience. I'd love to read more headline such as "These three amazing women/men men failed trying to build X, Y or Z. Here's what they learned and what they are doing now". (Something like that... clearly I am not a headline writer.) Did I just tried to write a headline and feared what you are going to say?
So, how can we teach our kids to follow their instincts and take risks?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Do you have any tips or strategies for teaching your children to embrace failure and take risks?
Have a great weekend!
Eduardo
Founder at BuildCompanies.co