Heart First Leadership

Redefining Failure


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In this episode, Ryan and Heidi discuss the topic of failure and its impact on our human experience. It’s our fear of failure that is a major obstacle that prevents us from taking action and achieving our goals.

We discuss,

  • Failure is often the fear that stops people from taking action and pursuing their goals.
  • The definition of failure is subjective and depends on expectations set by society, parents, or coaches.
  • Failure can be seen as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than a negative outcome.
  • Quitting can also be a form of failure if one doesn't learn from the experience.
  • Fear of failure is rooted in the fear of being embarrassed, rejected, or isolated from one's tribe.
  • Overcoming the fear of failure requires embracing discomfort and seeing failure as an opportunity for growth.
  • Failure should be approached with a process-oriented mindset, focusing on personal development and learning from experiences.
  • Stepping out of one's comfort zone and practicing vulnerability can lead to valuable skills and personal growth.

Powerful Quotes:

  • "I don't think failure is the thing that people are most afraid of, I think it's the thing that stops people the most, from taking action and from going for their goals and dreams."
  • "The only way to fail is to not learn from your circumstance."
  • "There is incredible power in someone saying, 'This environment is not for me,' and being able to shift, change, and course correct."
  • "Failure is not even trying."
  • "Your psychological safety comes from you going all in, giving yourself an opportunity to learn the lessons that need to be learned."
  • "Failure is actually fear of being embarrassed, rejected, and potentially kicked out of the tribe."
  • "It is a completely different experience to start to realize that you can start showing up, you can start really putting your all into something."
  • "If my goal is to be more open and more vulnerable in my relationship, and I flex that muscle and I start practicing that, what a great set of skills to take into my next relationship or any other aspect of life."

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Heart First LeadershipBy Ryan & Heidi Sawyer