Mistakes are an integral part of the human experience. They help us learn, grow, and ultimately become better versions of ourselves. The systemic failure loop here is that we've been programmed to equate our self-worth with our successes and dread being labeled as failures.

In this episode, Caitlin challenges the concept of failure and calls for a ban on the word 'failure' in 2026. They emphasize the importance of self-compassion, adjusting goals, and reframing negative thoughts.

💬 " Let's not consider anything a personal failure, unless you did something like morally and ethically heinous." - Caitlin Liz Fisher

💬 " There's no more failure. No more personal failures. Only huge systemic failures. Don't compare yourself to huge systemic failures... You're a person doing person things, and as long as you are a person doing person things, it's not failure—it's learning." - Caitlin Liz Fisher

As far as Caitlin is concerned, unless your actions cross a moral or ethical line, a misstep is not a personal failing—it's an opportunity to learn. 💜

What We Explore In This Episode
- Why it's important to reconsider what we define as failure
- How to reshape our understanding of personal failure
- Recognizing the distinction between genuine mistakes and unethical behavior

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