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The Benefits of Failure Do you know there are scientists who study only failure? They are called failure analysts . It’s their job to figure out why something failed, such as the collapse of a building or bridge. Failure analysts systematically gather and review data to identify the root cause of a failure, hoping to prevent future failures. Almost every industry uses failure analysts. In business they study why a product isn’t selling. The military uses failure analysts to understand why a strategy did not succeed. The principles of failure analysis apply to academics too. How you deal with failure is important. When you experience failure, don’t let it defeat or define you. Be come your own personal failure analyst. Gather and review data, determine why you failed, and how you can succeed in the future. And remember – while failure is never fun, there are some potential benefits to it. Knowing how to analyze, correct, and benefit from failure is not only a good study skill – it’s a good life skill.
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Learning Goals By the end of this chapter you will be able to: 1. Compare “failure” vs. “set back”. 2. Set grade goals for success. 3. Recognize the relationship of poor study skills to a failure to meet grade goals. 4. List three benefits of failure.
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