by The Art of Improvement
Active learning
Key Takeaways:
- Mastery takes time; to be good at what we do, we need to be comfortable failing at it. Be consistent with our practice and to do that, we need to be able to make mistakes without giving up or losing momentum.
- Why is failing so scary? As children, we are more resilient and unafraid of failure, but as we grow older, we lose that and become more cautious and scared of making mistakes. But avoiding failure limits our potential and prevents us from realising our highest potential.
- Avoiding failure limits our potential and prevents us from realizing our highest abilities.
- Everyone deals with ‘The Sphere of Choice’:
- Just focus on what is within our control (inside the circle), because those are the things you can work on and change through dedication.
- Letting go of what is not in our control (outside the circle) helps in dealing with the fear of failure.
- Thoughts and opinions of others belong to the external category, and we should not let them dictate our actions or define our worth.
- Instead of seeking approval from others, focus on taking action and doing the work.
- Be willing to fail repeatedly, just as Picasso created thousands of artworks to build his legacy. Measure success by showing up and doing the work, rather than avoiding mistakes.
Video Source: The Art Of Improvement (2018). This is How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure. YouTube. https://youtu.be/87SAsfiA2gE