Trust yourself, lean into the fear, and resist the “be like us” mentality from a society that wants you to fit in.
James Victore
Category Archives: Psychology
How (and Why) to Intentionally Set Yourself Up for Failure
How (and Why) to Intentionally Set Yourself Up for Failure
The old mantra is that you’re never supposed to set yourself up for failure. That’s true in most cases, but it’s not a black and white issue. Failure’s good for you, and it’s often the only way you learn. Putting yourself in a position to fail might sound weird, but it’s more beneficial than you think.
We know that learning from your mistakes is one of the best ways to learn, but the idea of actually setting yourself up for failure is a road few of us are willing to venture down. That said, it’s important to remember that the cost of failure is nothing, and if you set aside a “safe zone” where you’re not afraid to fail when learning new skills, you’ll be better for it in the long turn.
Why Setting Yourself for Failure Is a Good Thing
Nine Practices to Help You Say No
Nine Practices to Help You Say No
by Peter Bregman
Irene* is a great colleague. A senior manager in a large consulting firm, she pitches in when the workload gets heavy, covers for people when they’re sick, and stays late when needed, which is often.
She’s also a leader, serving on boards and raising money at charity auctions. She tries to be home for her kids at dinner time, but often works into the night after they’ve gone to sleep. That is, on nights when she’s not at a business dinner.
But if you catch her in a moment of honesty, you’ll find out that she doesn’t feel so great. In fact, she’s exhausted.
Irene can’t say no. Read more »
7 Success Tips for Introverts
1. Develop a positive overall view of your temperament and personality.
Until I read Susan Cain’s book Quiet I never consciously realized I was ashamed of being an introvert. It was one of life’s “aha” moments.
I personally don’t need to believe introversion is a virtue but no longer seeing it as a flaw has been extremely helpful.
Learn to acknowledge things you find difficult without piling on the self-criticism.
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