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How do you keep setbacks/failures in perspective?

Takeaway

“I try to look back at the (more than a few) setbacks/failures I’ve had, think of how they shaped me, and what I learned from them.”-Dr. Eric Last, Northwell Health

Lifelong Learning in Clinical Excellence | November 4, 2022 | <1 min read

Highlights

Dr. Bill Bachman

By remembering that most failures or mistakes are an opportunity for learning and growth.

Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Is it weird to say I”m so grateful? Truly. I already know I’m very imperfect, but those blunders (after I process the initial emotions) are such amazing teachers. And I very much hope to grow!

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Dr. Eric Last, Northwell Health

I try to look back at the (more than a few) setbacks/failures I’ve had, think of how they shaped me, and what I learned from them. And realize the last one I made wasn’t the final one.

Dr. Jeff Millstein, Penn Medicine

I remind myself that failure has preceded every great accomplishment.

Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Radical gratitude.

Dr. Rakheed Bhayani

I remember someone once shared the phrase “failing forward.” It’s a great reminder that setbacks can’t be great learning opportunities and take you down new paths u may have never found otherwise.