How should a choice that ultimately does not work out be viewed within an iterative mindset?

Answer

As successful data collection.

Viewing the career path as a series of experiments allows a non-ideal outcome to be reframed as successful data collection, which is liberating and helps mitigate the fear of regret.

How should a choice that ultimately does not work out be viewed within an iterative mindset?
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