By Marilyn G.S. Emerson, M.S.W., CEP
For some high school students and their parents the perceived risk of failing to get into the schools of their choice can be very stressful. For new or soon to be college graduates, the risk of rejection by a graduate school or a potential employer can be similarly stressful. It doesn’t have to be that way. Take a deep breath, and then tell yourself that failing to get into the school you want to attend or landing the job you thought perfect, can become a good thing - especially when you use “failing” as the spark to ignite your strength and resilience. "Failure is not the opposite of success, it is the stone to success," Arianna Huffington told the Sarah Lawrence class of ’11 in her graduation speech. And, Conan O’Brien told the Dartmouth Class of “11 that “It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique. It's not easy, but if you accept your misfortune and handle it right, your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound re-invention.”
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