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Moment 35 - Why You’re (Not) A Failure: Elizabeth Day

Dec 9, 2021
Elizabeth Day, author of 'How to Fail' and host of the podcast 'How to Fail,' shares her insights on overcoming societal expectations that often make us feel like failures. She discusses her personal experiences with marriage and divorce, emphasizing the importance of transforming challenges into growth opportunities. Exploring the concept of success, she advocates for embracing authenticity over seeking external validation, encouraging listeners to foster true connections and redefine what fulfillment means in their lives.
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INSIGHT

Societal Expectations and Failure

  • Societal expectations define both failure and success.
  • Failure occurs when life deviates from these often-imposed plans.
ANECDOTE

Elizabeth Day's Personal Experience with Societal Expectations

  • Elizabeth Day felt societal pressure to marry and have children by a certain age.
  • Her divorce and infertility struggles initially made her feel like a failure based on those expectations.
INSIGHT

Liberation from Societal Expectations

  • Overcoming challenges can lead to strength and liberation.
  • Redefining success becomes possible when societal expectations are removed.
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