1.1 Inspirational Quote

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  Posted by CUNY Mindset Initiative on December 26, 2023 at 4:27 pm

  1.1 Inspirational Quote

  “Failure is a greater teacher than success.”​

  —  Clarissa Pinkola Estés

  💬  Discussion:

  1. Respond to this quote: Comment, reflect, agree/disagree, share a similar or contradictory quote, or provide an example to support or reject this quote. You may use text, video, audio, etc.
  2. Respond constructively and substantively (≥2 sentences) to another participant’s comments.

• Matthew Brittain (he/him)

  Member

  July 15, 2024 at 12:09 pm

  I absolutely agree it is important for someone who experiences failure to have the opportunity to reflect about what worked and what did not work. Students should be encouraged to reflect on how taking better advantage of the resources available to support them could have resulted in success, rather than being hard on themselves for not being “smart enough” or not “working hard enough.”
  Olga (she/her)

  Member

  July 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm

  The quote makes me think of another, maybe not yet popular phrase that “practice makes progress” (not perfect), which is really the goal of higher education. The concept of failure is a big part of this mantra, that small steps contribute to the whole, whether they are positive or negative lessons.
  Olga (she/her)

  Member

  July 15, 2024 at 12:37 pm

  Yes!!! Well said and right on point, one does not become an expert in something just by dreaming about it. Learning and growth come from challenging experiences—failure and commitment go hand in hand.
  Careen Purcell

  Member

  July 15, 2024 at 1:52 pm

  The quote inspires me because it suggests that success might lead to complacency, as the achiever may lose motivation. On the other hand, encountering failure offers an opportunity for self-reflection, learning, and developing new strategies. Moreover, perseverance is crucial in the face of failure. It can provide individuals with valuable knowledge that they can use to motivate others and demonstrate the lessons learned from setbacks, making others feel determined and resilient.
  Here’s a similar quote:
  “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill :
  Marta Kowalczyk

  Participant

  July 15, 2024 at 3:30 pm

  From personal experience, a setback creates a greater desire to achieve more. I wouldn’t call it a failure; it’s just a redirection of the focus to achieve the goal.