June 2, 2010

Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals

Spin Failure onto a Constructive Path

Think of it this way: failure can be one more step on your road to success—you just have to turn it around in a positive direction! Here are some creative ways to view your shortcomings.

• Failure can push you harder to succeed.
• Failure can strengthen your determination to overcome obstacles.
• Failure can make you braver in the face of opposition.
• Failure can help you learn what you need to do to succeed.
• Failure can teach you what your limitations are, and what your strengths are.
• Failure can encourage you to change your strategy.