Women's Health Australia

How to Nail a Fail

It’s not often I find myself hugging a stranger. But on a quiet Thursday night in an empty office space, here I am. The evening begins like most social get-togethers. Small talk around a generous charcuterie spread. Games and debates, laughter and wine. You’d be forgiven for thinking I was at a house party with an old friend. In fact, I’m at the Sydney branch of global self-development centre The School of Life. Tonight’s topic? How to fail.

Leading our workshop is Adam Jacobs, a philosopher

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