Celebrating Failure

1. A time this past semester I have failed: At the beginning of COVID-19, when most of us just grabbed our stuff and left Gainesville to go back home, I did as well. However, when I did, I took too long to get re-situated and was unorganized for about two weeks. During this period of not being organized, I missed a few important assignment for my classes that I otherwise would not have missed. Although I still ended with A's in my classes, it was a close call- I was within one question on the final exam of getting an A-.

2. What I learned from that failure is that there is no substitute for organization. Even in times of change or uncertainty, we must always be aware of what is going on around us and what is left for us to do. I now keep and maintain a strict calendar that is always updated to ensure that I am on track with everything I have left to do.

3. Failure doesn't affect me too much in a negative sense. Sometimes, I will admit I am embarrassed. But often, I just keep reminding myself that I can get past pretty much any failure at this age and still make it later on. Emotionally, I'd like to think failure is more of a teaching moment rather than a negative force. In this class, I learned that failure is actually more of a tool than anything else, and that failing can actually get you closer to the right direction rather than the wrong direction as an entrepreneur!

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  1. PChase19August 3, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    I agree that organization is key to progress. It really helps us understand where we are and what we need. I think it is different for everyone though. There are different types of organization in different areas of life. Some people are organized with school, others with work and others with their homes and belongings. That is good that it doesn't affect you in a negative sense. Although you may feel embarrassed sometimes, you just have to pick your head up and keep moving forward.

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