6. Bolster him by telling him about famous cases: “You know, even Bill Gates dropped out of uni!”
“My girlfriend pointed out that even geniuses experience failure sometimes, and it made me feel better.” If you give him examples of people who have become successful, you’ll help him see that one failure isn’t the end of the world. Try reasoning with him and encouraging him with a few wise words: “This failure is just a stepping stone to help you do better next time!”