Social Media is Lying to You!

How often have you scrolled through social media for "inspiration," only to leave feeling more discouraged?

Another young crypto enthusiast has made millions, while you're struggling to get a handful of likes on your tweet. Social media deceives us into thinking that only the "wins" are worth celebrating. Do this instead:

Embrace the Prototype Mindset

As a scientist and designer, I've learned to embrace the prototype mindset. Failures teach you 10x more than getting it perfect the first time. The hypercorrection effect explains why we tend to remember questions we get wrong on tests – our brains are wired to remember surprising events, especially things that go wrong.

The Daily Fail Log: A Tool for Success

I've kept a daily fail log, which has helped me stay consistent to:

• Write over 317 pieces of content while balancing college with two jobs

• Author a book

• Design an intergenerational brain health tool featured in the LA Times

How to Start Your Own Fail Log

1.  Create a list in your phone's notes app or grab a small notebook

2.  Every day, write down one thing you "failed" at

3.  Ask yourself: What have I learned from this? Your failure could be an anti-example, a task that builds strength, or a test of an assumption

Fail Forward :)

Don't let the perfectionism of social media fool you. Life is more meaningful when you can find joy in the journey, even when it's messy.