It's often said that failure is the best teacher. Or at least, that failure is a better teacher than success.
But how exactly are we supposed to learn from failure without getting discouraged?
And why does success get such a bad rap as a teacher, anyhow? What if the problem is that we haven't been reflecting on our successes in the right way?
A 2014 study provides some clues on how to engage in a systematic post-performance review process that will help you learn better from both successful and unsuccessful performances or auditions.
Get all the nerdy details here: How Exactly to Learn From Failures (And Successes Too)
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