Essay on Failures/Challenges

[fancypants09]

Hello all,

I'm in the process of writing/editing my last essay! While it's the shortest that I've had to write (500 words), it's the most difficult since I am writing it on failures/challenges that I have faced in my life.

How do I go about this tactfully? I tried to treat it as if I were answering it for a job interview--coming up with a somewhat "soft" failure/challenge that could be used to showcase a "hidden" strength instead. However, I was told that this approach was a no-go. I'd appreciate any and all suggestions, and please let me know if it would help for me to provide more details about what I've written.

[fuzzylogician]

I don't really have any experience with this type of essay but I imagine the field/degree you're seeking could have a bearing on the answer.