Fail, fail again, fail better - wise advice for leaning into the unknown

When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Chödrön promised that she’d speak at the commencement ceremony. __Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better__ contains the wisdom shared on that day. “What do we do when life doesn’t go the way we hoped?” begins Pema “We say, ‘I’m a failure.” But what if failing wasn’t just “okay,” but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being? Through the insights of her own teachers and life journey, Pema Chödrön offers us her heartfelt advice on how to face the unknown—in ourselves and in the world—and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose. For Pema’s millions of readers, prospective graduates, or anyone at a life crossroads, this gem of clarity and reassurance is sure to find a welcome place in many a kitchen, office, and backpack. When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Chdrn promised that she'd speak at the commencement ceremony. 'Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better' contains the wisdom shared on that day. "What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped?" begins Pema "We say, 'I'm a failure." But what if failing wasn't just "okay," but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being? Here, Pema Chdrn offers us her heartfelt advice on how to face the unknown?in ourselves and in the world?and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose. For readers of all faiths who are at a life crossroads, this brilliant gem of clarity is sure to earn its place in our kitchens, offices, and backpacks, ready to help us get back on our feet and into our hearts. Includes an in-depth interview with Pema Chdrn and Tami Simon Foreword: Forward / by Seth Godin The Naropa University 2014 commencement address Leaning into the sharp points: a conversation on failure with Pema Chödrön and Tami Simon. Argues that failure is the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being