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Episode 268: Our Biggest Failures and Mistakes & What We Learned From Them

Apr 19, 2024

In this podcast, the hosts share their biggest academic, relationship, and career failures. They discuss how setbacks led to personal growth and transformative journeys. The episode covers stories of academic challenges, workplace setbacks, and reflections on career failures. They also talk about overcoming job dissatisfaction and the impact of failure on mental health. The hosts share their journey of starting an online store with Shopify's support and delve into the emotional journey of a friendship breakup.

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Quick takeaways

Failure is a normal part of life, don't let it define you.

Reflect on failures for improvement and self-assessment.

Resilience and self-compassion are key in overcoming setbacks.

Deep dives

Acknowledging setbacks and self-talk

It is important to acknowledge setbacks and failures, even if negative self-talk arises. Recognize that failure is a normal part of life and that self-criticism may not be accurate. Surround yourself with supportive friends who you can share your feelings with, as they can offer perspective and comfort.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Academic Setbacks and Personal Growth

6min

Embracing Failure: A Transformative Journey

9min

Navigating Failures and Personal Growth

6min

Frizzy Hair Woes and Career Reflections

2min

Reflections on Career Failures and Mental Health Impact

4min

Navigating the Online Store Journey with Shopify's Support

1min

Navigating Friendship Breakups and Accepting Closure

18min

Oof, no one likes to look back on past failures, even if it’s been years since then. But making mistakes is a part of life, and none of them define who you are or what the rest of your life will look like. Today, we share our biggest academic, relationship, and career failures – from getting a D+ on a final, to facing negative performance reviews at work. These moments often felt like they closed so many doors, but now we realize that they only redirected us onto a different, better path. Ultimately, what matters is not the mistake you made, but how you walk through the fire.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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