Failure Instructor Manual

Setbacks and failures are an inevitable part of the college experience, but how students respond to those challenges can make all the difference. Through four engaging activities, students will learn to normalize the experience of setbacks, distinguish between failure and temporary obstacles, and recognize their patterns of resilience. They will learn tools to reframe failure, build resilience, and develop what we call "presilience" – the proactive mindset to prepare for adversity before it strikes. By shifting the narrative around failure from something to fear into something to learn from, this manual helps students stay motivated, adaptable, and emotionally grounded – even in the inevitable and normal face of difficulty.