In today’s episode, I’m diving into how we can turn setbacks into stepping stones. Instead of seeing failure as something that happens to us, what if we could see it as something happening for us—a way to help us learn and grow? I share a personal story about some of the setbacks I faced early on in my military career and the lessons I learned that still help me today.

I’ll walk you through a five-step process to help you reframe your own setbacks, moving from feeling defeated to feeling empowered. Whether you're facing a current challenge or reflecting on past ones, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you gain momentum, rethink the stories you tell yourself, and ensure you have the right support system to keep moving forward.

In this episode, I cover:

• Shifting from “Why is this happening to me?” to “How is this happening for me?”
• My journey through setbacks in the military and what those experiences taught me
• A five-step system for transforming failures into opportunities for growth
• Why celebrating small wins is essential to building resilience
• How to assess your support system to make sure it’s working for you right now

Listener Challenge: This week, try applying my five-step system to a current or past setback. Notice how it shifts your perspective, and ask yourself where you could have supported yourself differently, sought help sooner, or taken a new approach.

Quote of the Episode:
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.” – Confucius