Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown

Name: Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown
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Rating: 4.4 (601 reviews)
Author: Pema Chödrön

by Pema Chödrön

Self Help Religion Spirituality

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4.4 stars from 601 reviews. Top 94% of Self Help books we track.

133 pages~2.2 hr readPublished by Sounds TruePublished 2015-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're stuck in shame spirals after setbacks and need someone wise to reframe what went wrong.
You're graduating, changing careers, or facing an uncertain future and want practical Buddhist perspective on risk.
You already love Pema Chödrön but haven't read this shorter, more personal work yet.

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You want a step-by-step action plan with metrics and timelines for success.
You're looking for tough love or motivation through criticism rather than compassion.
You prefer longer, more comprehensive teachings over distilled wisdom.

About this book

Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better originated as a commencement address Pema Chödrön delivered at Naropa University when her granddaughter was accepted there. The book explores how people typically respond to life's disappointments by viewing themselves as failures, and proposes an alternative perspective: that failure can be a direct path to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled person. Drawing on insights from her own teachers and life experiences, Chödrön offers advice on facing the unknown—both within ourselves and in the wider world. She examines how missteps and setbacks can reveal new possibilities and purpose. The book is intended for her existing readers, recent graduates, and anyone navigating a significant life transition.

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