Defining Failure

Computer Message: "Hard drive detects imminent failure."

The concept of failure is one that is thought about a lot during a job search or when considering one’s career. It’s something that strikes fear in the heart of pretty much everyone. That fear of failure can cause people to limit the risks they take, to stay in their warm comfort zones, and, in [...]

Are You Letting Your Comfort Zone Limit You?

On the edge of a cliff

Being risk-averse. Avoiding mistakes. Having a fear of failure. All of the above seem to feed that same place that causes people to retreat to their comfort zones. By staying in that safe, warm spot, there’s nothing happening with the career path. That is a problem whether you are looking to change careers, get a [...]

Four Reasons Why Focusing on Goals Leads to Failure

Have you visited TED.com lately? In addition to all the insightful presentations that are part of the TED Conferences, they are now including talks from other conferences. I came across this gem — a presentation that Srikumar Rao gave at Arbejdsglaede Live in 2009. It’s entitled “Plug into Your Hard-Wired Happiness” and is definitely worth [...]

The Value of Failure

While most people don’t want to talk about their failures, there is much that can be taken from them. Take a look at the failures here: Hm, makes sense that interviewers commonly inquire about applicants’ mistakes and what they learned from them. How have you failed and become a better person because of it?

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