Failure (and how to get good with it)

‘IT’S GOOD TO FAIL’  Yes, we all got the memo! There’s no lesson like hard-won experience, but who wants to get knocked? Worse, who wants to look like a loser?

Step up YOU: Loser No.1!

If you’re leading a team, you have to lead by example. That doesn’t mean CONSTANT INVINCIBILITY. It means owning your failures – and sharing what you’ve learned from them.

Try this experiment

Next time you experience a tear-jerking fail, put down the hankie – and pick up a pen. Write down 6 reasons why this particular failure has proved THE MOST FANTASTIC THING FOR YOU!

Why it works

Re-framing failures is like giving your brain a motivational pep talk. It shifts the narrative from, “I’m stuck,” to, “I’ve grown,” rewiring your mind to see setbacks as stepping stones, not roadblocks. You’ll bounce back faster, approach challenges with curiosity, and feel more positive and productive.

The physical act of writing forces your brain to activate its problem solving and reward centres.

So, grab a pen and flip that fail into a win. Share your struggle with your team, and you give them ‘permission’ to strive like you; to fall flat, and get up stronger. Ready to try again (better each time!)