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There are no wrong turns, only unexpected paths.

By Mark Nepo
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Mark Nepo is an American poet, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author of The Book of Awakening. His philosophy and work center on living each day fully, appreciating life in all of its hardships and awe.

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I Failed My Final Exam | Quick Chat on Perfectionism

Just finished my first semester as a PhD student and I failed the final exam šŸ„² Let's chat about failure, perfectionism, and resilience after falling short.

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2021
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The Perfectionist Trap

One of the greatest obstacles to a good life is the expectation of perfection.

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2016
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College Students and Destructive Perfectionism

Generation Z can struggle to bounce back from the first failures they experience in college. Here's how to help them thrive.

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Joanna Lilley
2019
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You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life

Why is life getting harder instead of easier? How do I get back up after life knocks me down? And how do I grow stronger and live more intentionally? We no longer have the tools to handle failureā€¦or even perceived failure. When we fall, we lie on the sidewalk crying. When we spill, we splatter.

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Neil Pasricha
2025
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What Is the Fear of Failure?

While everyone may be afraid of failing from time to time, it becomes more serious when it inhibits your ability to pursue your goals and achieve the things you want to accomplish in life.

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Kendra Cherry
2021
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