Famous Failures
This inventor failed 1,000 times before creating a working light bulb.
Who is Thomas Edison?
A belief that abilities can be developed through effort and learning.
What is a growth mindset?
Taking a few deep breaths before responding to stress is an example of this.
What is self-regulation?
Getting 8 hours of this helps your brain recover from stress.
What is sleep?
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
What is a quote about never giving up?
This NBA legend was cut from his high school basketball team before becoming one of the greatest.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Instead of saying “I can’t do this,” say this growth-minded phrase.
What is “I can’t do this yet”?
Writing down what went wrong and one way to fix it builds this skill.
What is problem-solving?
Taking a break to go outside or move around helps reduce this hormone.
What is cortisol (stress hormone)?
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — This South African leader.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This author’s Harry Potter manuscript was rejected 12 times before being published.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
True or False: People with a growth mindset never fail.
What is False?
This skill helps you identify what you can control and what you can’t.
What is emotional intelligence?
Practicing gratitude or journaling are examples of this type of care.
What is mental self-care?
Explain what “grit” means in your own words.
What is sticking with goals even when it’s hard?
This technology company’s co-founder was fired from his own company before later returning to save it.
Who is Steve Jobs?
Name one way to build a growth mindset when facing failure.
What is reflect, ask for feedback, or try a new strategy?
True or False: Asking for help shows weakness.
What is False? It shows strength.
Name one physical way to manage stress.
What is exercise, breathing, yoga, stretching, etc.?
Write a short statement showing resilience after a mistake.
What is “I learned from it and I’ll try again tomorrow.”
This scientist developed the theory of relativity after failing many math exams in school.
Who is Albert Einstein?
The opposite of a growth mindset.
What is a fixed mindset?
List two ways to “bounce back” after a bad test grade.
What is review errors and make a plan to improve or get tutoring?
This coping method is unhealthy because it avoids the problem instead of addressing it
What is avoidance or denial?
Reflect: Describe a time when resilience helped you succeed.
What is a personal example or reflection?