What is your relationship with failure?

The elite performer's relationship with failure can impact not only performance, but also motivation, confidence, effort, resilience and mindset.

Failure (and the way we view it) is a pillar of growth mindset: the belief that a person's capacities and talents can be improved over time.

In turn, growth mindset is a pillar of peak performance. By cultivating a healthy relationship with failure, the elite performer can unlock optimal outcomes and satisfaction.

Here are a few questions you should be asking yourself:

• Do I learn from failure?

• Do my failures define me?

• How does my perception of failure influence my motivation and confidence levels? Do I tend to lose confidence and motivation after experiencing setbacks, or do I use failure as fuel to work harder?

• Do I tend to compare myself to others when I experience failure? How does comparison impact my self-esteem and willingness to persevere in the face of challenges?

• What positive outcomes have occurred in my life due to failure?

• How well do I bounce back after failure and what tactics do I use?

Remember, failure is a faithful attempt in learning. FAILURE ISN'T FINAL. Reflecting on how you deal with failure is an important self-awareness tool to get better at doing hard things.