This document discusses user research war stories and lessons learned from failures and challenges in the field. It provides tips for conducting user research interviews safely and effectively. Some of the tips discussed include not going into the field alone, knowing your limits and those of your colleagues, considering whether a situation feels uncomfortable or unsafe, and debriefing with teammates after fieldwork. The document emphasizes that failures will happen but can provide valuable lessons if approached with openness and a desire to learn and improve methods.