The idealized picture of success frequently depicts a straight path, complete with major turning points and uninterrupted streaks of accomplishment. The situation is very different, though, for people ...

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 ...

Career setbacks are inevitable, but research shows that failing early in your career can be a catalyst for long-term success. A 2019 study published in Nature Communications found that encountering ...

Nobody likes failing. It can destroy our self-esteem, and sometimes inspire us to quit. However, failure can be one of the most powerful drivers of growth, learning, and long-term success. Below are ...

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 ...

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.