# Brain Food: The Game of Failure ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article0.00998d930354.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[Shane Parrish (FS)]] - Full Title: Brain Food: The Game of Failure - Category: #articles - Summary: Failure is a key part of learning and growth, as shown by skateboarder Danny Way’s experience. Focusing on the process rather than just the outcome helps people improve and succeed. Many people only use a small part of their potential, but embracing challenges can unlock more. ## Highlights - It's rare that I meet an exceptional person who is not deeply involved in the details. In fact, I can't think of one. But I'm sure they exist. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kw85sj15cgwx5dh7zsnwtjgy)) - Rory McIlroy on process over outcome: *“*I can get real caught up in the outcome. I just really need to remind myself that the outcome will ultimately happen if you just focus on the process. It takes care of itself.*”*** ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kw85sz54vcxmv8nt3wtnwjvh))