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What does it mean?
Growth and learning often come from dealing with problems and failures rather than successes.
In plain terms
You learn the most when things do not go right.
What can you take from it?
Challenges are opportunities for learning and growth.

Where it applies

  • career setbacks
  • personal struggles
  • skill building

Putting it to work

  • embrace failures
  • reflect on mistakes
  • seek challenges

Questions to consider

  • What problem taught you the most?
  • How do you react when things go wrong?

Another view

Not everyone has the support needed to grow from failure.

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