This week Caleb and Todd interview pastor Jacob Vangen about failure failing and the lessons that he's learned from failure.

Guest Links

Jacob Vangen on Facebook

NorthPointe Christian Church

Links Mentioned

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Duckworth

Key Takeaways

1. Failure doesn't have to be final.

After we've failed we will face the temptation to quit. The key is to remember that even though you've failed you're not a failure. You've only failed. It's the hard times that help us become the leader we want to be, not the easy ones.

2. Failure can teach you lessons.

Get curious about your failure. Ask good questions about it such as, what could you have done differently, what can you learn from this failure, or who can I learn from who has gone through this problem. Failure can lead to a season of growth if you choose to learn from it.

3. Be open about your failures.

Find people that can you can be honest with and let them know about your failure. They can remind you of the truth about yourself. Failure is much easier to deal with in community.

Quotes

Failures are mile markers on the road to success. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet

Don’t be afraid of failure. Be afraid of the fear of failure. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet

Failure reminds me that I’m not enough and I need God. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet

It’s the hard times that help us become the leader we want to be, not the easy ones. - @JacobVangen @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet

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