Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Failure is one of the most feared words in the world of entrepreneurship. For most people, failure represents defeat, ...

A chemist at the 3M research lab had been working to develop an adhesive strong enough to be used in the construction of an aircraft. One of those many failures resulted in a thin, weak substance that ...

I consider myself to be something of an expert on failure. I’ve failed more times than I care to count, both in my personal life and my career. And some of my failures were truly epic. All joking ...

In business, failure often comes before fortune. For every celebrated startup that makes headlines, there’s a backstory full of missed deals, painful layoffs, investor rejections, and soul-searching ...

Failure is essential for personal growth and discovering one’s true purpose. Setbacks often force us to reevaluate our path and priorities, which can lead to surprising insights about what truly ...

You often hear that failure provides an opportunity for learning. Indeed, it is intuitively appealing to assume that people will use their failure experiences as means toward finding success.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Avoid “mistake hoarding” — don’t hide your mistakes from your managers and teams. Be transparent and understand the roles mistakes play ...

I remember it like it was yesterday. Freshman year basketball tryouts had gone surprisingly well. I completed every pass, sank a decent percentage of my free throws, and carved out a spot as a ...

Reducing failure rates in higher education is typically a mark of student success. But Hamilton College is flipping the narrative this academic year with a new campaign that teaches students to fail ...