You’re struggling with failure in your mentoring career. How can you use resilience to overcome it?

Resilience will help me bounce back after I fall but, on its own, it won't be enough to help me progress or advance. Resilience without hope is just the capacity to stand back up after a fall. We also need hope and optimism to take the next step forward. That is why resilience is one of the components of optimism. What we actually need is optimism, as it is the force that drives kids to take another step, even as they fall a hundred times when learning to walk. It is what pushes them forward day after day. Upon losing it, we also lose our stamina, our hope and our resilience. It is paramount to help people retain a minimum level of optimism if they want to thrive.

Resilience means bouncing back when things go wrong. It's like being a rubber ball that can be squished but then bounces back up again. Resilience is important because it helps us stay strong when facing tough times. When we're resilient, we don't give up easily. Instead, we learn from our mistakes and keep going. Resilience helps us deal with challenges and setbacks in life, whether it's at school, work, or in relationships. It's like having a superpower that helps us overcome obstacles and reach our goals.

Primero que nada, manteniendo tu enfoque. Debes tener paciencia, debes seguir aportando valor a tu audiencia para que esta te reconozca como un referente a quien acudir cuando requiera el servicio de mentorías.

Vejo a resiliência como a capacidade de lidar com adversidades, superar obstáculos e se adaptar a situações desafiadoras. Quando se trata de superar o fracasso, ela desempenha um papel fundamental. Uma forma de utilizar a resiliência para lidar com o fracasso é aceitar as emoções associadas a ele, permitindo-se sentir essas emoções sem se deixar abater por elas. É importante também aprender com os erros cometidos, identificando as lições que podem ser aprendidas da situação de fracasso para evitar repeti-los no futuro. Além disso, manter uma mentalidade positiva e focar nas soluções possíveis em vez de se concentrar apenas no problema ajuda a fortalecer a resiliência e a encontrar novas perspectivas diante do fracasso.

Es importante realizar ejercicios de auto-conocimiento para conocer nuestro nivel de resiliencia y tener disposición a mejorar siempre, para dar lo mejor de nosotros a nuestros mentorados.

Building resilience skills is like training a muscle to become stronger. One way to do this is by practicing positive thinking. When faced with challenges, try to focus on the things you can control and find solutions instead of dwelling on the problem. It's also important to take care of yourself by getting enough rest, eating healthy, and exercising regularly. Surround yourself with supportive people who encourage you and believe in your abilities. Learning from your mistakes and seeing them as opportunities for growth can also help you become more resilient. Finally, try to maintain a sense of perspective and keep things in proportion, remembering that setbacks are temporary and you have the strength to overcome them.

I will suggest that if you do not have much failure, you likely also do not have much of a career. One of the best things I have found to mentor people on is my failures. My extensive list of screw ups and shortcomings provide additional context and nuance for how to navigate failures.