One of my recent failures was in another class I am taking this semester, Business Finance. It's notoriously one of the harder classes in the business school and, throughout the semester, has proven that to me. I am uncertain I'll get the grade I want/need, but I've learned a lot throughout the semester, exam to exam. I started off very lackluster because I've never taken a class like it before, but after the first exam it kind of gives you a reality check and helps you for the rest of the semester. You definitely have to be a quick learner in this class and be able to get back up after a gut punch. Speaking for the long-term, I won't go into a class again with the mindset I went into Finance with, and instead have the mindset I now have for all my future classes. If I don't get the grade I need, I can retake the class again next semester to try again, and I think with what I have learned from this semester, that I can thrive.
Failure is one of those things that is inevitable in life, and if taken the wrong way, can be detrimental. However, if taken the right way it can drastically improve life through learning and growth. Regardless of what it is, there is always something to be learned through failure. Even if it is not learned right away, through some reflecting it can be great for you.
Business finance is not a fun one, I think that practicing the old exam problems was the most helpful part to me. Banko is a reasonable guy who has to make this class hard because of his department. I recommend that if you do need to retake the class again and I am assuming that you don't go in for the live lectures, go pay Banko a visit during his office hours and ask him, "I took this class next semester, what do I need to change for this semester, I want ___ grade." He will tell you what you need to do. Good luck to you Shaun and Business Finance is one of the hardest ones.
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