: Public "successes" often erase the messy failures that preceded them, creating unrealistic expectations.

: Every mistake offers a lesson about what does not work, bringing you closer to what does.

: Detach your identity from your outcomes. Setbacks are things that happen, not who you are.

"Failosophy" is a term popularized by author and journalist Elizabeth Day to describe a philosophy centered on embracing failure as a vital stepping stone to success. This report summarizes the core principles and lessons derived from her book and podcast, How to Fail with Elizabeth Day .

: Setbacks indicate where current procedures need changing to achieve better results.