To learn from failure, you first must learn three things about the experience: 1) What exactly did I do that led to failure? 2) What specific skills must I do differently to prevent what led to failure? 3) How can I turn what I must do differently into a memorable mental model? Psychologist Albert Bandura […]
This 10 step guide for learning from failure is a comprehensive roadmap designed to help athletes navigate the often challenging process of learning from setbacks. This guide provides practical steps that emphasize self-reflection, emotional acceptance, strategic planning, deliberate practice, and continuous improvement. By following these fundamental steps, athletes can turn their failures into valuable learning […]
The best way to help athletes learn from failure is to start with how they practice. Moreover, the best way to do this is to incorporate the following three elements into the athlete’s practice process. 1) Video review Most athletes will only review video when they do something well. Often, they will only review the […]