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Transcript
Narrator: Thomas Edison was a bright guy, but did you know he blew thousands of prototypes before getting the light bulb right?
To be resilient like Edison, learn from setbacks, but don't fret over them. Reflect on what you could have done better, and let those lessons light the way.
Keep a sense of perspective, too. Okay, the situation is bad, but on the scale of things, how bad is it really? What feels overwhelming now might seem like small potatoes tomorrow, but if it's still a concern down the line, chill.
Break the problem down into parts and tackle one at a time, and don't be afraid to ask a coworker for help. They might just flick a switch that solves it.
To be more resilient, reflect, maintain perspective, and focus on one thing at a time.
Do that, and you'll adapt to and be better prepared for future challenges.
Reflective Questions
Once you've watched the video, reflect on what you've learned by answering the following questions:
- What steps have you taken recently to reflect on and learn from a setback?
- When faced with a challenge, how do you keep things in perspective to avoid feeling overwhelmed?
- How could you break down a problem into smaller parts to make it more manageable?
