I made fudge over the holidays and took some photos to show off my baking ability. This was the first time I’d ever used a candy thermometer and I was looking forward to creating a delicious batch of peppermint fudge. Unfortunately I was missing a key ingredient (marshmallow fluff) and the substitution of “whatever mini marshmallows were left in the bag” did not do the trick.
As you can see, my fudge was an epic fail.
We tried freezing the fudge, but the second it thawed we were left with a sticky mess.
Since my son was having a gingerbread house making party, he decided to repurpose the fudge as glue. It worked really well and was the hit of the party.
This is a great introduction to the book Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success by John Maxwell.
Since most of us grew up attending school, we have preconceived ideas that we either pass or fail. We perceive failure, in instances such as my fudge experiment, as bad and something to be avoided. John Maxwell suggests that we view failure as a natural part of life that should be expected. We use these experiences to learn and to make different decisions in the future.
He gives dozens of examples of people who took actions, made mistakes, and were ultimately successful. I think this book is especially valuable as we evaluate the past year and look ahead.
Today, blog about a time when you failed and learned from your mistakes.