1) Tell us about a time this past semester that you failed -- whether in this class, or outside of this class. Don't spare any details! It'd be even better if there was something you tried several times this semester, and failed each time.
One time I failed this semester was on a Saturday morning at 10 AM when I had an interview at the Chipotle on University. I go out almost every Friday to clubs or parties with my friends, but I knew this Friday I couldn't go out because I had to be well-rested for my interview. My first mistake was letting my friends convince me to go out. I told them I'd go out with them but I wouldn't drink because I had my interview. My next mistake was then drinking, I let my friends convince me to drink which I should not have. My final mistake was drinking so much that I ended up blacking out and not remembering a majority of the night. Apparently I ended up home at about 7 AM and showed up to the interview still drunk. Needless to say, I did not get the job.
2) Tell us what you learned from it.
I learned that I shouldn't let my friends convince me to do things that I know I shouldn't be doing in the first place. I think lesson was about self control.
3) Reflect, in general, on what you think about failure. Failure is hard, isn't it? It's embarrassing, sure, but it also means that we have to change something about ourselves. Talk about how you handle failure (emotionally, behaviorally). Finally, talk about how this class has changed your perspective on failure -- are you more likely to take a risk now than you were just a few months ago?
I don't think that failure necessarily has to mean a bad thing, I think that they can be learning experiences and means in which to find the right solution. At times though, I do get down from failure and I let it affect my attitude, which I shouldn't. Behaviorally, I tend to shut down when I fail. this class has definitely made me more open to taking risks and possibly failing.
Interesting story you chose to share about a time you failed. I think it is very relatable to many college students, since I know I personally have been in that situation. Friends offer a lot of pressure sometimes to things you are very willing to do but know now is not the time. I definitely agree that the lesson here is about self-control and making your decisions.
ReplyDeleteThis was definitely an interesting story that you shared with us. I really hope that you learned from this situation and how to avoid something like this again in the future. I think that this is something that a lot of college students can relate to. Friends can pressure us into doing things we don't want to do but it is up to you to have that self control to tell them no.
ReplyDeleteHi Teagan,
ReplyDeleteI like how you learned from your mistakes, which is very important. Peer pressure is a real thing and it can be really hard to say no. You have to remember to stand your ground and to listen to yourself. Failure can definitely affect us mentally and you mentioned how you can sometimes feel down when you fail. The important thing to remember is that you can always try again!