One of my main goals as an eighth-grade teacher was to normalize mistakes so that my students were willing to take risks in their writing. They were so terrified of not “getting it right” that their ...

February 4, 2024, was a tough day. That is the day I hung my red webbing in Dalton, Georgia. If you know, you know. For months I prepared, trying to ready myself both mentally and physically for being ...

Failing is an essential part of growth and learning. Not only does it provide valuable lessons, it also helps identify areas for improvement.

Don’t be afraid to fail — it can actually make you better and help you grow. The educational system’s focus on perfection paradoxically prepares us poorly for real-world challenges and opportunities.

When my older son Jack was in high school, he accepted a summer job selling solar panels door-to-door. My first reaction was to tell him not to do it. I felt protective—afraid of the rejection he ...

Failure is not separate from learning. When a child fails, something essential happens — which we see if we are attentive. In this world of comparison, failure can turn into shame. We live in a ...

Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley have long embraced the mantra of ‘failing fast’ - the concept that if one idea isn’t working, it’s time to move on to the next. The outcome of doing this, they claim, ...

A husband who feels like he is failing at life may do certain things at home due to his shame and dissatisfaction. These are often attempts to cope with the overwhelming emotions they are feeling.