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In this episode, Justin talks about his journey of starting multiple podcasts that didn’t work out and how each failure led him closer to what actually did. He breaks down why avoiding failure keeps you stuck, and how giving yourself permission to fail is what ultimately creates growth and success.
Key Topics
Justin’s journey through multiple failed podcast attempts before launching Think Later Live Now
How repeated setbacks can actually refine clarity, direction, and purpose
The difference between avoiding failure and learning through failure
Why failure builds insight, resilience, and real-world understanding
The role of experience versus theory in personal and professional growth
Takeaways
Failure is not the opposite of success—it is the process that leads to it.
Avoiding failure often results in staying stuck and never progressing.
Each failed attempt provides clarity on what works and what doesn’t.
Real growth comes from learning through mistakes, not getting it right the first time.
Giving yourself permission to fail builds resilience and long-term success.
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By Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSPIn this episode, Justin talks about his journey of starting multiple podcasts that didn’t work out and how each failure led him closer to what actually did. He breaks down why avoiding failure keeps you stuck, and how giving yourself permission to fail is what ultimately creates growth and success.
Key Topics
Justin’s journey through multiple failed podcast attempts before launching Think Later Live Now
How repeated setbacks can actually refine clarity, direction, and purpose
The difference between avoiding failure and learning through failure
Why failure builds insight, resilience, and real-world understanding
The role of experience versus theory in personal and professional growth
Takeaways
Failure is not the opposite of success—it is the process that leads to it.
Avoiding failure often results in staying stuck and never progressing.
Each failed attempt provides clarity on what works and what doesn’t.
Real growth comes from learning through mistakes, not getting it right the first time.
Giving yourself permission to fail builds resilience and long-term success.
GET THE BOOK HERE!
Amazon
Lulu
Get the EBook through Lulu here!
WORK WITH JUSTIN
Therapy (For Michigan Residents only)
Coaching
Speaking
FOLLOW JUSTIN ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram
TikTok