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564. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 4: Extreme Resiliency

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Failure 101

Theresa McPhail teaches a course called Failure 101./nMcPhail references Ernest Becker and his book The Denial of Death./nSociety creates meaning to avoid confronting the fear of death./nMistakes have historically led to catastrophic outcomes./nMaking a wrong move while hunting could result in death.

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