Let’s start with a tough pill to swallow: for many of us, our upbringing conditioned us to avoid failure at all costs. Millennials in particular grew up in an era where “participation trophies” became the norm. Everyone was a winner, no one was allowed to feel the sting of losing, and failure was seen as something to protect you from rather than a valuable teacher.

Psychologically, this created a fear of failure and an unhealthy attachment to comfort zones. Research shows that children who don’t experience failure early in life are less likely to develop resilience, risk tolerance, and problem-solving skills as adults. These are critical traits for running a business, especially one as dynamic as remodeling.