Failure is a hard pill to swallow especially for me when I except perfection. Last year I took accounting, and this was the first time I received a C in a college class, which made me lose all hope about getting into UF. This class was very challenging to me and I couldn’t seem to do good on the quizzes and test. At the very end of the semester I had to accept that I was going to get a C and unfortunately, I had to take the second half accounting the next semester, so I was freaking out and losing faith in myself. I told myself that I had to work as hard as I could the next semester to prosper in the class. Since it was the same teacher, I knew how the class was set up and I study almost every day for the class I got involved in study groups I was began asking a lot of question in class and trying to be the best student. At the very end of the semester I received an A and I was so proud of myself because I showed that I am not a failure and showed myself that when I put my mind to it, I can succeed in anything.
This class me taught me that not all classes have to be so strict and structure that you can learn way more by looking outside the box. Also, this class taught me to not take life so seriously that not every entrepreneur is successful and failing is how you learn to take different steps to be successful.
Hey Carly,
ReplyDeleteI used to be a mega perfectionist, so I completely understand that feeling when you got your first less than perfect grade. In college, it seems like I have to do everything perfectly to receive an A, which honestly does not always happen and I have learned to accept that. It is good that you were able to grow so much from your failure to finish with an A in a difficult course.
Hey Carly,
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the feeling of underperforming in school. I am used to good grades so when something doesn't go to plan, it shakes me to my core. The great part of your story is how you were able to bounce back and flourish in the second accounting class. This shows your resilience and perseverance as a person.
Hey Carly! When it comes to failure I can totally agree with the analogy that it is a hard to swallow pill, nobody wants to take it but in order to better themselves they are going to have to in order to create experiences. I can totally understand how for some people getting a C is not a big deal but for a person that works and strives to do as best they can always it can mean the end of the world. However, it must be understood that you can always try to retake the class or try again to reach the point you want to reach and if so I am sure since you already have the experience of that course you will do much better the second time.
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