Lesson 4: Learning from Feedback and Failures
β Learning Outcomes:
- View feedback as an opportunity for growth.
- Transform past failures into learning experiences.
π Content:
1. Types of Feedback:
- Constructive: Specific, action-oriented
- Destructive: Vague or unkindβstill valuable for insight
2. Handling Criticism:
- Stay calm and objective
- Ask clarifying questions
- Thank the client and act on valid points
3. Embracing Failure:
- Analyze what went wrong
- Document lessons learned
- Avoid blame cultureβown the result
4. Personal Growth:
- Reflect after every project
- Track your progress and improvement
- Share lessons learned with your network to build authority
π οΈ Activity:
Write a short reflection (200β300 words) about a past freelancing mistake or failure. Use the βWhat? So what? Now what?β reflection model:
- What happened?
- So what did you learn?
- Now what will you do differently?