The "F" Word: A Tip Sheet on Failure
Emily Connor and Milagros Garrido, Healthy Teen Network
Failure, as uncomfortable as it can be, often provides lessons success cannot. This is particularly true in the world of innovation, where failure isn’t just inevitable—it’s essential.
Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s a stepping stone toward it. Innovation thrives in environments that embrace experimentation, and with experimentation comes the risk of failure. Instead of fearing it, we should embrace failure as a catalyst for creativity, growth, and progress.
Learn more about failure as a tool for learning and innovation through acceptance and celebration in this tip sheet.
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