AsianBossGirl 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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UC Berkeley Rejection
- Melody Cheng failed to get into her dream school, UC Berkeley.
- She then decided to make the most of her time at UCSD.
The D+ Debacle
- Helen Wu woke up late for her Investments final, leading to a series of unfortunate events.
- This included accidentally sending an inappropriate email to her professor and getting a D+.
First Negative Performance Review
- Melody Cheng received negative feedback on a project, her first time being told her performance wasn't satisfactory.
- She later realized she wasn't set up for success due to being overworked and the project's unique demands.