Failure & Success

     Since learning about failure and success in this lesson, I have become easier on myself when I make mistakes or mess up on something. I learned that if you succeed on something on the first try then it is too easy for you and you should be challenging yourself more, so then you will be more able to reach a higher potential. In school, I have been easier on myself with my grades but I am trying harder as well. I have been doing this by keeping a positive mindset and putting my all into my assignments while still cutting myself some slack. 

    In Austin's butterfly, he kept on trying even though he failed the first couple of times. He started off with a rough product, and each time he got progressively better until he finally got a product that was a success and ended up being very impressive. The advice that I would give to someone who feels like a failure is that everyone has to start somewhere. Not everything will be a success on the first try, frankly, most things you try will not be successful at first. You can only improve when you consistently work on something, and you can always become better than the day before. If you feel like you aren't succeeding, then that only gives you something to work for and in the end, you could end up being a success. 

    A growth mindset to me means taking on challenges and learning from them. Giving yourself challenges to work towards and constantly pushing yourself to be great. You should always be reaching for more because life isn't supposed to be easy. Mentors in your life, such as teachers and adults, should be pushing you to do your best as well. These people should be pushing you while still giving you encouragement to keep on going and make you believe that you can do this hard task if you are dedicated to it. You should surround yourself with people who want the best for you and keep on providing you with challenges that you will have to work for and will not be simple for you to do and accomplish.