Have you ever been in a situation where you or your child struggled to grasp a new concept? Maybe frustration started creeping in, and the more you tried to focus, the harder it became? What if I told you that the secret to overcoming those learning struggles isn’t more study time or stricter discipline—it’s laughter?

I recently had a conversation with my daughter, Jeanelle, who is currently in Costa Rica. She shared a story that completely changed my perspective on failure and learning.