Write down your thoughts and feelings. Don’t censor yourself. When you’re going through a stressful period, the simple act of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) can be help you clarify what you’re feeling, and why you’re feeling is.
Introspection through journaling is a powerful tool for growth because it:
Each time you stumble or face a setback, it’s more than just a mistake.
It’s a learning opportunity.
Think of each error as a valuable insight into what doesn’t work, encouraging you to tweak your strategies and behaviors for better outcomes.
Want an example?
Take Walt Disney.
Before building the empire we know today, Walt Disney faced numerous failures:
Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda Motor Co., is another excellent example of antifragility.
During World War II, Honda’s manufacturing plants were severely impacted.
One was bombed in 1944, and another was destroyed by an earthquake in 1945.
Honda found a way to re-build, but life had more adversity in store for his business.
After World War II, Japan faced severe resource shortages. Gasoline was especially scarce, posing a major challenge for Honda’s business. Few people could afford cars, and gasoline was rare and expensive.
So Honda innovated.
He recognized a market need for low-cost, fuel-efficient transport.
He began by attaching small engines to bicycles, creating the first motorized bicycles.
These were affordable and used less fuel, ideal for post-war Japan.
His invention was simple but revolutionary.
The motorized bicycles were an immediate success. They met the immediate mobility needs of the Japanese people. They were economical in both cost and fuel consumption.
This success led to the founding of Honda Motor Co. in 1948.
And the rest is history.
