In this curation of readings, we explore the related subjects of courage, vulnerability, perfectionism and fear of failure.
Be prepared to guide students in an exploration of courage and vulnerability, particularly as they relate to perfectionism, fear of failure, risk, avoidance, and “staying small.”
Provide a simple (but powerful) definition of courage. Explain how risk is related to opportunity. Provide a metaphorical example using a strong oak tree. Describe a perspective that relates fear to death and to life. Describe the relationship between rejection and “staying small.” Define vulnerability. Explain typical consequences of avoidance. Discuss “staying open.” Discuss a wise way to relate to failure, and the consequences of fearing failure so much that one avoids risk. Propose a way to determine the “right time” for taking a calculated risk. Recite the quote by Robert Schuller that begins, “Problems are not stop signs.”
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