I did learn something about myself though. I learned that I was more resilient than I thought. When I got into UF I ended up taking Calculus 2 and getting an A even though I never needed to take that course. I wanted to prove to myself that I was not a failure and that I could understand higher level math. What that instance taught me about failure in general is that it can be used as fuel. It fueled me to get into UF and maintain a 4.0 GPA because I wanted to prove to myself and those around me that I could compete intellectually. I do not know if it that is a healthy way to cope with failure, but it definitely helped me study on the days I did not want to. This class did teach me that failure is a positive thing and that failing fast is a perfectly viable option. I am glad I could learn more about myself and recount on my experiences with failure by taking this course.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Assignment 26A- Celebrating Failure
One of the most pivotal failures that comes into my mind is when I got a D in geometry. In my school we had a teacher who was extremely passionate in her field and decided that anybody who was not good at math was destined in her words "to become a garbage man". Being an 8th grade kid who liked playing video games more than actually sitting down to study, I did horribly in the class. That failure really messed up my personal confidence and how intelligent I believed I was. It made me falsely believe that I was not smart enough to comprehend math or not good enough to get into a good college.
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I'm glad that a simple example of failure could lead to you changing how you approached difficult situations and fueled you to complete major tasks. When asking if it was a healthy way of dealing with the pain, I would say that I similarly cope with personal failures and it has led me to complete major life goals, which is a similarity we share after looking in the mirror and changing our behavior.
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ReplyDeleteI can relate to getting a bad grade in class. I only got one C in highschool and it was in an english class with a teacher that was about to retire and she just didn't care and made the class way harder than it needed to be. So after much of a struggle all year and getting my first C ever, I felt extremely mad with myself and from then on out, made it clear to myself that no matter, I would never get a C the rest of high school. I worked hard and made the goal clear to myself and I made my goal! I learned from the failure and that's what is most important from failures.
Getting a bad grade in a class is hard, but its awesome that you were able to get an A in calculus. The assignments in this class have made us adjust a lot and think quickly so the business doesn't fail. Good work
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