The Science of Self

A Completely Rational Fear Of Failure


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00:03:14 In fact, it took Milton Hershey years of experimentation before he finally perfected his chocolate-making process.

00:04:45 Elizabeth Day’s book How to Fail: Everything I’ve Learned from Things Going Wrong is a funny, relatable, and ultimately uplifting look at the value of failure.


00:06:47 Steps to Conquer Your Failure

00:07:18 Redefine Failure as a Discrepancy

00:09:39 Distinguish between Real and Imagined Threats

00:12:18 Create Promotion Rather than Prevention Goals

00:14:56 Expect a Good Outcome but Do Not Become Attached to It

00:17:35 You Are Strong and You Can Prevail

00:20:40 Chapter Takeaways • Leaving your comfort zone and facing new challenges will sometimes guarantee failure. However, it is important to remember that every failure is an opportunity for us to learn and grow. Therefore, define failure as a discrepancy to help reframe your mindset. Start by looking at it as a discrepancy between your expectations and reality. Determine if the threat is real or imagined by evaluating your body's physical response.

• Additionally, create promotion goals rather than prevention goals to stay focused on what's important. This development of a goal-oriented growth mindset toward learning not only prepares you for success in your chosen profession, but it also promotes healthy personal development. Expect a good outcome but do not become attached to it, so you can enjoy the journey. Have faith in the outcome, but don't put your entire happiness on the line.

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