You have to fail in order to succeed.

Wise words… maybe you’ve heard this from your boss or the leadership team. Maybe a motivational speaker came to your offsite and talked about creating a culture that embraces failure (maybe it was me!).

So why do we apply for jobs with a resume that only focuses on success?

Most successful people will concede that they’ve achieved their success because they understand that failure taught them how to succeed. We learn and grow from our failures. They teach us how to deal with adversity and disappointment, what it takes to achieve goals, and they give us an appreciation for the journey.