How do you get over the fear of failing? Do you think failing is part of the process?

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It’s pretty likely you’ll fail in life, so that shouldn’t daunt you. It’s not about failure, it’s what you do with failure. You learn the most about yourself in bad moments than good ones.

Source: 2.9 gpa non target school graduate, 50+ interview rejects, current mbb partner

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I needed this today, P1! Kept playing my recent R1 McK reject over and over in my mind today… but you give me hope 💕

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I think you have to focus on how much you want to achieve your goal rather than the fear of failing. Failure isn't going anywhere, it will always be there regardless of the results. But it doesn't last forever, and it's often the fuel you need to fire yourself up and try again.

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Please help me as well.

It wasn't easy because everyone has self-doubt and we know that we're going into a tough process with a high bar.

I got over the fear by creating a support system around me, this included peers who were also going through the same process as me. As I talked through it with them I felt much better and realized that everyone is going through similar failures and it's totally normal

Its honestly just part of life I think. I think we all experience it to some degree. Positive self talk is what helps me the most.

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