One time I failed this semester was my first exam in my Intro to Information Systems class. I didn't take the first exam too seriously, mostly because I had two harder classes to study for around the same time. I had to take this exam right after my Financial Accounting exam, and only studied for about an hour. I got a low C on the first exam and was very disappointed. The material on the exam had to do with the inner workings of computers, which is something I had little prior knowledge of.
What I learned from this was that I need to take even the "easy" classes more seriously. I also need to learn how to manage my time better so that I am not forced to be studying for three exams at the same time. I have began putting more effort into this class. Not only because I want a better grade, but because I do not know as much about this subject and I want to be able to understand it.
Failing absolutely sucks. Nobody likes to fail or strives for failure. However, it is very valuable to your success when you fail. You can learn a lot about yourself and your ability to overcome challenges. You learn what mistakes you made and how to correct them. I handle failure with poise, as you can't let it take over your emotions or you will lose confidence in your abilities. This class has definitely lessened my fear of failure. In the entrepreneurship world, failure is common and many successes come from a lot of failures.
My view on failure is that I definitely don't like to but there is a lot to learn from it. However, I do not stress over my failures. My philosophy on failure is: If you have a problem but can not fix it, why stress? If you have a problem that you can fix, why stress?
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely easier said than done, but it has helped me handle failure when it presents itself as a learning opportunity.