Welcome back,
When did you last fail, at anything? And how did you feel, as a result? These are important questions for all of us as we near the end of 2022. The pandemic has taught us much about our reliance on systems and structure, and how we can struggle when that structure and those systems collapse because of an unexpected, unforeseen disruptor.
Our theme this month is What We Can Learn From Failure. Many people avoid failure and yet it often teaches us way more than success does. Failure is an opportunity for growth and learning. To discover a little more about who we are and what is possible. Failure can happen when we take a risk: we choose to do something that might not work. It can help us stay humble or it can prompt us to choose comfort and safety instead of risk. There are times when our brain is working against us because it likes feeling comfortable and safe, it craves the certainty of the status quo.
It’s often said that the only real failure in life is never taking a chance, never doing something that might not work. For me the greatest lesson I’ve learned about risk and failing is to find the people who will challenge you and support you, whether you succeed or fail. They could be your life or business partner, a mentor, a coach.
When you decide to try something risky, something new – something that might not work, make sure your plan includes others who will be there to either help you up and dust you off, or help you celebrate and acknowledge what you’ve achieved.
This month we’ll be sharing podcasts, resources, and experiences of our failures and successes. We hope you enjoy this month’s shares on social media.
Until next time, enjoy the magical spring weather!
The Magical Learning Team
