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How to overcome your mistakes

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People often describe failure as a teachable moment— a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mistakes isn’t always easy, especially when those failures are demoralizing, overwhelming, or just downright confusing. So what prevents us from turning our mistakes into mastery? Explore the biggest obstacles of learning from failure, and how to cultivate a growth mindset.

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  • Script Writer Dan Kwartler
  • Director Luiz Stockler
  • Narrator Alexandra Panzer
  • Sound Designer Ana Roman
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo

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