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:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Why is failure so hard to get over?
  3. Share some stories of famous people (athlete, scientist, actor) who failed many times before having success. What can you learn from their experiences?
  4. Share a time you failed to accomplish something. What did you learn from it? How did you do at shaking it off?
  5. Why is it important to keep trying, even when you fail? What does it look like to not give up on yourself?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?