26A – Celebrating Failure

1. This semester i was really good at failing at a lot of things. Specifically, for example, I was really good at forgetting to do assigned reading from my mentor. This is a common thing in my life, Forgetting. I have tried to combat it with lists and calendars but nothing seems to work. And like I said, this is a thing I have battled more than enough times. I would always try to set aside time in the week to sit and read a chapter, but would always get caught up in other things and would subsequently... forget.
2. I learned that I need more than just a reminder on my phone, or a calendar, but actual accountability from a friend or mentor. I learned also that it is best to do things as soon as they come to mind, or at least address them. If I actively work with whatever comes into mind, something I need to remember, I am more likely to do something with it later.
3. Failure is, in fact, Hard and Embarrassing, but there is a good way to handle it. I have a life philosophy that would stress out most type B people: "If there is a problem that you can fix, don't stress out. If there is a problem that you can't fix, don't stress out". That is not to say that I don't take anything seriously, but the consequences of a failure are inevitable, and all you can do is move on and account for what you just learned. This prospective on failure and life in general allows me to look at everything through a lens that only promotes learning and peace. I don't like being stressed so instead I'd rather learn and hit the ground running even harder the next time. This class has showed me that I might actually be right about something, that each thing we face is a learning experience regardless of the outcomes. This has encouraged me to take more risks not only in the world of investments and opportunities, but in life in general.