Why are so many people so afraid of failure？Quite simply because no one tells us how to fail so that failure becomes an experience that will lead to growth. We forget that failure is part of the human condition and that every person has the right to fail.

Most parents work hard at either preventing failure or protecting their children from the knowledge that they have failed. One way is to lower standards. A mother describes her child’s hand-made table as “Perfect！even though it doesn’t stand still. Another way is to shift（转移）blame. If John fails science, his teacher is unfair or stupid.

The trouble with failure-prevention devices is that they leave a child unequipped for life in the real world. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, no one can win all the time—and that it’s possible to enjoy a game even when they don’t win. A child who’s not invited to a birthday party, who doesn’t make the honor roll on the baseball team, feels terrible, of course. But parents should not offer a quick consolation（安慰）, prize or say, “It doesn’t matter, because it does. The young should be allowed to experience disappointment—and be helped to master it.

Failure is never pleasurable. It hurts grown-ups and children alike. But it can make a positive（有益的）contribution to your life once you learn to use it. Step one is to ask “Why did I fail？”

Don’t blame someone else. Ask yourself what you did wrong, how you can improve. If someone else can help, don’t be shy about inquiring（咨询）. Success, which encourages repetition of old behavior, is not nearly as good a teacher as failure. You can learn from a bad party how to give a good one, from an ill-chosen first house what to look for in a second. Even a failure that seems definitive can prompt fresh thinking, a change of direction. After 12 years of studying ballet a friend of mine auditioned（面试）for a professional company. She was turned down. “Would further training help？she asked. The ballet master shook his head. “You will never be a dancer”, he said，“you haven’t the body for it. ”

In such cases, the way to use failure is to take stock（鉴定）bravely asking. “What have I left？What else can I do？My friend put away her shoes and moved into dance treatment center, a field where she’s both able and useful. Failure frees one to take risks because there’s less to lose. Often there is recovery（恢复）of energy ─a way to find new possibilities.

Bring smart is not only a nice bonus but al.no a necessity. The good news is that it’s possible to become smarter if you stay consistent and follow the steps below every day.

● 【小题1】 Hundreds new things are discovered or invented every day. There always something new to learn and explore. Therefore, don’t think you already know enough and there is nothing you should ask a question about. Keep absorbing new information by asking smart questions and obtaining great answers

● Surround yourself with the best. 【小题2】 Chances are that you won’t be able to improve yourself if you get around people who hold you back. Hang out with people smarter, stronger, and better than you. Build connections with the successful, ambitious, and inspiring people.

● Run a blog. One of the best ways la get better at certain things and learn something is to teach someone else. Teaching helps you process, digest, and reflect on the information you’ve learned. Start a blog. 【小题3】 Share your knowledge with others interested in the same things. Try to teach them the things you know best. This will help you become an expert in your field..

● Reduce TV-watching. TV won’t help you improve 【小题4】 Learn new languages, take online courses, master a musical instrument or follow the great blogs that cover interesting topics you’re interested in. And finally, read books, Challenge yourself to read for at least 30 minutes a day.

If you take these steps every day for a few weeks or months, you’ll be able to expand your mind and improve your intelligence. Though it may seem difficult to do every day, it’s possible. 【小题5】

Fashion, a term that applies to clothing, hairstyle, footwear, furniture and so on, is like a wind and is changing rapidly. From school-going kids to working professionals, everyday wants to look their best. Fashion is promoted mostly by TV advertisements and celebrities. Many people defined their fashion statement as comfort. They wear whatever makes them feel comfortable. Of course you need to consider the occasion too. You can’t wear a jogging suit and go for a wedding and similarly you won’t wear a skirt to go jogging.

Nowadays, fashion has become a common language for people all over the world, it helps to connect people internationally, because it travels from one city to another. Sometimes, fashion can be an inspiration for many to discover their hidden potential, and it persuades individuals to attend fashion schools and make something out of their career. In other words, fashion inspires some people to expand their knowledge and creativity to turn their hobby into a career. And therefore, fashion offers employment opportunities to those who dream about being a part of the fashion industry.

Additionally, following your own fashion statement makes you a more independent thinker. If you think you have the ability to carry the attire(服装),then it fills you up with a great deal of confidence. It also helps you to make new friends easily. If you share the same interest as other people, then connecting with them won’ t be difficult. You will have a common thing to base your decisions on.

However, there are also negative impacts of fashion. For example, today some students focus more and more on fashion than on their studies. They want to know everything about fashion, but little about their school or college activities. there are other problems, too. People experimenting with their hair or skin often forget about the allergies(过敏)they may have to face when using cosmetic(美容的)products. Being fashion-conscious can even make you anxious and depressed if you don’t feel you are dressed up to the mark. Worse still, fashion can do harm to our environment through the procedure and ingredients used to produce fashionable products. Often, animal fur is used in jackets and fur coats. A large number of birds are killed, and experiments are done on animals to check if the products would be allergic to humans.

On a concluding note, fashion will not be harmful to our society if we learn to create a balance between our studies and interests. There is no harm in being fashionable, but don’t let it interfere with your way of life and career.