Episode 39: The Success Habit of Failing Forward – Taking Action & Embracing Growth

Episode Summary:

Failure is only failure if we quit. In this episode, we explore how to recognize temporary defeat, how to shift your mindset around failure, and why taking action—even through fear—is the key to success.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Failure and temporary defeat are not the same. Failure is only permanent when we quit.

✔ Fear of success is often greater than fear of failure. Expansion and growth can feel overwhelming, but they are necessary.

✔ Take action despite fear. Action diminishes fear and increases confidence.

✔ Find the opportunity in every setback. What seems like a failure may actually be an upgrade in disguise.

✔ You are NOT your results. Your failures and successes do not define you—they are just part of your journey.

Quote from the Episode:

"If at first you don’t succeed, do something harder."

Your Next Steps:

✅ Reframe failure as a stepping stone to success. Stop seeing setbacks as roadblocks and start seeing them as growth opportunities.

✅ Take calculated risks daily. Action, not hesitation, will move you forward.

✅ Step out of your comfort zone. Growth happens in discomfort.

✅ Change your thinking, change your results. Your perception of failure determines your experience of it.

✅ Stay persistent and surround yourself with the right people. Coaches and mentors help you navigate the journey more effectively.

📌 Want more insights on failing forward and building success habits?

👉 Connect with Londina Cruz at Londina.com for resilience coaching and daily motivation.

👉 Work with Donna Kunde at DonnaKunde.com to shift your mindset and grow your business with confidence.

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00:45 Episode Overview

03:43 Recognizing Failure vs. Temporary Defeat

08:15 Turning Failure into Advantage

09:07 Taking Calculated Risks

11:42 Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones

12:16 Conclusion and Break