Why You Should Practice Failure

Failure is one of the best teachers, but most of us only face it when it happens to us. What if we flipped the script and practiced failing on purpose?

When I make mistakes, I learn what doesn’t work, helping me avoid bigger setbacks later. Failure is just part of trying to succeed—research, plan, execute, and sometimes fall short. But deliberate mistakes? That’s next-level preparation.

Pilots do this all the time. Amelia Earhart shared how practicing stalls and spins gave her the confidence to recover when her plane malfunctioned. On paper, solutions might seem simple, but experience is what ensures quick, decisive action when things go sideways.

By practicing failure, I build the resilience to handle life’s unexpected turbulence. Without it, I’d be stuck only flying on sunny days.