Fail Conference 2012 : Katleen de stobbeleir

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LEARNING FROM MISTAKES

“It is hard to fail, but it is worse to never have tried” (Churchill)

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly” (Kennedy)

My favorite: “Failure sucks, but instructs”

FAILURE IS OVERRATED

PROF. DR. KATLEEN DE STOBBELEIRFAIL CONFERENCE



WHAT DO WE KNOW FROM RESEARCH?FAILURE HELPS…

to ‘unlearn’ to ensure that you don’t make the same

mistake twice to learn that your approach was wrong

But…learning from failure hurts


WHY DOES IT HURT?75% of people think they are better than average...


LEARNING FROM FAILURE TAKES TIME


LEARNING FROM FAILURE HELPS, BUT…

From failure, you don’t necessarily learn what is the right approach

Learning from (earned) success is even more powerful

The feeling of making progress, even in the face of failure is critical


CONCLUDING TIPS

Translate negative events into positive goals

Systematically review successes Your own successes Others’ successes

And…ask for feedback in order to cure the “CEO” disease


If somebody tells you that you have ears like a donkey, pay no attention. If two people tell you, buy yourself a saddle...

Sholem Aleichem

THANK YOU!