Ep. 10 - Fail Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Momentum 

🚔 LEADERS GET REAL: How Failure Becomes the Fuel for Success in Law Enforcement & Life
From missed job opportunities to business closures, from toxic workplace battles to near-suicide moments—this raw, no-fluff conversation pulls back the curtain on how top leaders, coaches, and first responders turned their hardest hits into defining victories. Host Tami Sharp leads a powerhouse panel including Mike Lawson, Mike Badgley, Ken Koch, Mike Luvera, and Grand Master Sal Banuelos, tackling personal setbacks, career roadblocks, mental health crises, and the stigma around asking for help.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

The “PUSH” mindset that keeps you moving after rejection
Why your worst mistake may be your best teacher
Navigating toxic environments without losing yourself
Breaking the compounding failure cycle before it turns fatal
How martial arts, mentorship, and proactive wellness reset the mind
The difference between mistakes of the heart vs. mistakes of the head

💡 If you’re feeling stuck, ready to quit, or just tired of getting knocked down—this episode proves that failing forward isn’t just a catchy phrase, it’s a survival skill.

👥 Power Panel:
Mike Lawson | Mike Badgley | Ken Koch | Mike Luvera | Grand Master Sal Banuelos | Host: Tami Sharp

📌 Resources mentioned in this episode:
First Responder Wellness
Shatterproof
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Dial 988

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