The Confidence Podcast

Podcast #637THE POWER OF FAILUREHave you ever felt like failure means you’re just not good enough? Like no matter how hard you try, you keep falling short? What if I told you that failure isn’t a sign to stop—but the exact proof that you’re on the right path?Think about it… What do Michael Jordan, J.K. Rowling, and Walt Disney all have in common? They failed—over and over again. And yet, they didn’t just overcome failure; they used it to create massive success.So, what if the thing you’re most afraid of—failing—is actually the thing that’s going to push you to your next level?In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the power of failure—why it’s not the enemy, but your greatest teacher. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to reframe failure, learn from it, and use it to fuel your success.Ready to change the way you see failure forever? Listen to this episode. Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s a crucial part of it."I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won’t work." – Thomas Edison"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." – Robert F. Kennedy"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." – Henry Ford"Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again." – Richard Branson"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying." – Michael Jordan"It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure." – Bill Gates"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail." – Confucius"Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try." – Jack Canfield"Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life." – J.K. Rowling We’re here to redefine failure and show how it can be a powerful force for growth.Why We Fear Failure* The psychology behind the fear of failure (fear of judgment, perfectionism, self-worth).* How society conditions us to avoid failure at all costs.* The consequences of avoiding failure: stagnation, missed opportunities, lack of growth.Practical Steps to Embrace Failure in Your Life* Expect Failure – Build a mindset where setbacks are part of the journey.* Reflect, Don’t Dwell – Ask: What can I learn? What will I do differently next time?* Take More Risks – The most successful people fail more often because they try more often.* Surround Yourself with Growth-Oriented People – Success stories are filled with failures, not perfection.POWER PHRASE PYRAMIDFailing is proof I'm daring to grow.Success is built on the foundation of failure.I like failure - it moves me forward to success.TranscriptEmailDownloadNew TabSpeaker 1 0:00 Have you ever felt like failure just truly means you're not good enough? Like no matter how hard you try, you just keep falling short. And you sometimes even find yourself holding back from believing in the big things that you want to do with your life, because you're afraid that you just might miss the mark again, and you're so tired of feeling disappointed and wondering if you really have the potential. But I want to tell you today, we're going to talk about flipping your definition of failure on its head. Failure is not a sign to stop it is not indication or proof that you're not on the right path, it actually is evidence that you're growing, that you're bold, that you're confident, that you are on your way to the feedback that you need. In fact, failure, not just one, but lots, are stepping stones on the pathway to success. If you think about Michael Jordan, JK, Rowling, Walt, Disney, what do they all have in common? They failed, and they didn't just fail. They failed massively over and over and over again. And they didn't just get over it and get past it and, like, work through it. They actually leveraged it to keep to create massi...