Is Failure Part Of learning? This is a question that strikes my mind early this morning, Is failure really a means to learn? Must I fail in order to learn? Why should I fail? What are the benefits of failure? Must I fail to succeed? How many times must I fail in order to succeed? “Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.” — Richard Branson Below is the story of a curious man and a tied elephant. Sit back, take a deep breath and read. The Elephant Rope As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from their bonds but for some reason, they did not. He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. “Well,” trainer said, “when they are very young and much smal...
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