Ep 139: Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Failure

Have you been downgrading your goals so that you can avoid disappointment? If so, you’re not alone. And I’m here to help! In this episode, I’m talking about the important role that failure plays in personal growth and when you should choose failure over success. If you’re smart, you’ve got a lot of potential and you’re ticking all the boxes - and yet you never feel successful -  this episode is for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to choose growth and potential failure over success How I’ve been playing small to feel success Specific examples of how you might be playing small to feel successful The two kinds of failure and which one to pursue Why pursuing failure doesn’t mean letting yourself off the hook How to identify the moments where you can choose growth over success Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Mindset by Carol Dweck Episode 42: What It’s Really Like To Invest In Yourself Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential Episode 279 of The Life Coach School Podcast: Failure Tolerance

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Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs. Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business. Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business. For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.