Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. In a world obsessed with career success stories, we rarely ...

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to change and innovation is not lack of ideas, resources, or time, but simply the fear of failure. Recognizing this, many leaders have asked me: how can we learn to accept ...

FAILURE is an inevitable part of life, yet many of us fear it as if it defines our worth. In reality, failure is one of the greatest teachers we will ever encounter. It forces us to reassess, refine ...

Are you afraid of failing, or is it the idea of success that's keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Many people don't realize that success can be just as intimidating as failure. If you feel ...

“If you don’t fail, then you aren’t even trying” is the most oft-quoted line from Denzel Washington’s 2011 graduation speech at the University of Pennsylvania. The speech, regarded amongst the most ...

Below are a few quotes that define what, to me, represents the wrong attitude toward failure and rejection: "You put yourself on the line as a performer, and when people reject you, it's a personal ...

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 ...

Failure is an inevitable part of entrepreneurship, but how you handle it is most important. Here are four strategies to help you cope with failure and use it as a stepping stone toward your next ...