Success Freak: Kick Ass in Life in 7 Days

by Bruno Gralpois

DAY THREE, SKILL THREE ACTION PLAN Now that you have completed the exercise section and have reflected on ways you can build this new skill, it’s time to act. Here are seven specific actions you must take to immediately apply what you’ve learned in this chapter: CHALLENGE THREE: LEARN TO FAIL SMART AND STRENGTHEN YOUR CHARACTER Fail forward. Consider every failed attempt moving forward as an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. Practice makes perfect. Tell yourself “I Will What I Want” and don’t give up too early. Keep trying until you make it or learn from it. Do not waste time pointing fingers at others. Own it. Take full responsibility for your mistakes. Tell yourself, “Been there, done that.” Apply what you’ve learned immediately. Never repeat the same mistakes twice. Don’t be short-sighted or reckless. Evaluate all your options before making a move. Make sure the end justifies the means. Look for new learning opportunities. Make risk-taking an integral part of how you manage your life in the future. Push yourself. Embrace vulnerability and practice humility. Share the findings of your mistakes with people close to you, and learn from theirs, too.