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Success for Teens: Chapter 5: There's No Such Thing as Failure

There's No Such Thing as Failure

Point #1: Success Is Built on Failure

Discussion and Reflection:

• What is your reaction to Lucas’ story?

• Have you ever had a similar experience (not necessarily in dating)? What was it?

• If you were Lucas, would you have called the girl back?

Point #2: It’s All in Our Heads

Discussion and Reflection:

• What is your reaction to the famous people who experienced failure?

• What impressed you about Lincoln and Wilberforce?

• Do you have a new definition of failure? What is it?

Point #3: Failure Creates Unexpected Opportunities

Discussion and Reflection:

• What did Jacob learn from his experience?

• What did Kyle learn from his experience?

• What stood out for you in Michelle’s story?

• What did these teens discover about themselves?

Point #4: Another Word for Learning

Discussion and Reflection:

• Have you had an experience similar to Mark’s? What was it?

• What were the main lessons that Mark learned?

• Instead of seeing himself as a failure, how did Mark view himself?