How to Learn from Failure So You Fail Forward
We all know the concept of failing forward. Using failure as an opportunity to learn is basically as cliché as it gets in the self-help world. But as cliché as it may be, the opportunity to learn from failure remains just that, an opportunity. Furthermore, learning from failure is an opportunity most people don’t take advantage of because learning from failure is hard.
So, if you really want to fail forward by learning from failure, I suggest you start by having a consistent process. Moreover, the best way to create this process is to start with the 7 questions that facilitate action using the strategic mindset.
- What can I do next to help myself improve?
- Next time is there a way to do what I did even better?
- Can I approach the things I control with more mental flexibility?
- What can I do to help myself master the things that caused me to fail?
- How can I be more effective in my preparation?
- How can I keep track of how effective my approach is going forward?
- What can I do differently starting right now that will help me in the future?