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Three Reasons You Might Want to Fail

Three Reasons You Might Want to Fail

Instead of avoiding it at all costs

Katie Bascuas
February 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

While it may sound counterintuitive, failure can actually reap certain benefits. Plus, avoiding failure can keep us stuck and fuel perfectionism.

Take a listen below to explore three potential benefits of failure as well as how to think differently about the concept of failing.

Additional Takes on Failure

“Learn by Failing? Not So Easy” via the Chicago Booth Review

“10 Healthy Ways to Cope With Failure” via VeryWell Mind

“The smart way to learn from failure” via the BBC

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