Why Failure Hits So Hard for Michael Blaustein
28 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief, first‑person reflection, Michael Blaustein (as spoken by Speaker A) describes how his perfectionist tendencies turn failure into profound emotional pain. He explains that setbacks don’t just feel disappointing; they trigger a belief that he is worthless—“less than nothing.” This mindset makes each loss especially challenging to endure, and the struggle persists over time.
