One time I experienced failure this semester was in one of my science classes, biochemistry specifically. I studied very hard for the first exam, the kind of studying that has always seen me through in the past, and I did very poorly on the test, and was crushed. What I learned from this experience is that it takes different methods for studying, and that I would need different studying tactics to help me pass the class, which I used in subsequent exams for that class and others like it.
I don't always handle the best, I tend to beat myself up about failure and despair about what it means for my future, even if its relatively inconsequential in the grand scheme of my life and my goals. I would definitely say that this class has made me less risk and failure averse, now that I know the importance that willingness to fail and take risks is in life and entrepreneurship.
Jordan,
ReplyDeleteI can relate to you but with business calc. My conventional methods of studying did me no justice for the first exam, and I switched it up (but not enough for the 2nd exam). I have the 3rd test tonight and I have studied like i never have before so hopefully it will lead to a good result!
http://alagana6444.blogspot.com/2016/04/celebrating-failure.html
Hey Jordan, your story about your first exam really reminds me of my first exam in Calculus 3 where I studied even earlier than usual and I ended up getting a D. I am also really harsh on myself and it usually takes me a couple days to get back on my feet and realize that it is not that big of a deal. My post actually talks about another experience where I did bad on a couple tests that were on consecutive days. If you want to read about check it out here: http://dbaltar.blogspot.com/2016/04/celebrating-failure.html
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