The article emphasizes the importance of allowing young people to experience failure in a safe environment to build their confidence and potential. Citing personal experiences and studies, it argues that the fear of failure discourages youth from pursuing challenging fields like STEM, impacting their long-term success and earning potential. As a leader in the robotics community, the author advocates for cultural shifts that celebrate failure as part of the learning process, highlighting that such attitudes not only benefit individuals but are crucial for maintaining a vibrant business landscape.
What happened to me isn't unique. Too often, young people aren't given the opportunity to fail safely, leading them to impose limits on their own potential.
Research shows that professionals with high confidence earn $8,000 more each year than their less self-confident peers, and 93% cite confidence as key to career success.
A thriving business environment depends on uplifting young talent and empowering them to navigate challenges.
Dean Kamen, who holds more than 1,000 patents, believes that yes—a project may fail—but never a person.
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