Failure is when you try to do something but you mess up and you don't like the outcome.
Talking Points:
- Tips for handling failure:
- Tip #1: Learn from it. Every time you fail, you can learn from what you did wrong and practice more so you can get better for the next time.
- Tip #2: Shake it off! Everyone fails so don’t overthink it. Move on and get ready for the next opportunity.
- Tip #3: Don’t stop trying. Keep working at it because you can do it! Attack it with confidence and don’t give up on yourself.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Why is failure so hard to get over?
- Share some stories of famous people (athlete, scientist, actor) who failed many times before having success. What can you learn from their experiences?
- Share a time you failed to accomplish something. What did you learn from it? How did you do at shaking it off?
- Why is it important to keep trying, even when you fail? What does it look like to not give up on yourself?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
