How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure
Worklife with Adam Grant
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Navigating Failure and Success
This chapter examines the psychological effects of failure among individuals from elite educational institutions, such as Harvard. It highlights the dissonance between high expectations and the reality of performance, emphasizing the importance of the work itself over institutional reputation. The discussion also reveals how the interplay of self-doubt, financial success, and artistic risk influences the creative journey of a novelist.
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