The Science of Failure—And Why You Should Embrace It | DR. MANU KAPUR #338

What if failure was the key to learning faster and achieving greater success?In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, I sit down with Dr. Manu Kapur to explore the science of productive failure—a research-backed approach that leads to deeper learning and better results.We dive into:✅ Why failing first leads to twice the learning of traditional methods✅ How to design failure as a tool for success✅ The performance vs. learning zone—and why most people get it wrong✅ How to apply this mindset in business, relationships, and personal growthIf you're ready to stop fearing failure and start using it to your advantage, this episode is a must-watch!Check Out More of Dr. Kapur’s Content Here 👇   💻  https://www.manukapur.com/ 📖 Productive Failure -https://www.productivefailure.com/ ℹ️ LinkedIn 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-kapur-947793140/ ⌨️ X (Twitter) 👉https://x.com/ManuKapur24 📲 IG 👉https://www.instagram.com/drmanu_kapur/ Timestamps:(00:00) Introducing Dr. Manu Kapur(02:16) Becoming Dr. Manu Kapur(05:44) How did learning from failure started(07:20) The results of this meta analysis(13:00) Twice deeper learning that traditional methods(18:00) How to design for failure(24:00) Steps to do before looking for a mentor(27:53) Entering the failure zone(31:22) How to not be embarrassed to fail: Performance vs learning zone(37:27) Exploration vs exploitation(39:21) Applying to marriage: The safe space(42:15) Managing expectations(50:04) Retrieval practices to reinforce learning(53:29) Where to find Dr. Kapur

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Jeff Lerner is a former professional jazz musician turned Founder/CEO, bestselling author, investor, and creator of ENTRE Institute, a virtual education platform (250K+ enrolled) that helps adult students of all backgrounds navigate the modern economy and design careers that fit the life they desire. Unlock Your Potential began as an ENTRE research project into the habits of high performers and has become a go to source for entrepreneurs, professionals, performers, and others looking to take themselves and their lives to the next level. Follow Jeff on social @jefflernerofficial.