Become New with John Ortberg 19. Why You Need a Failure Resume
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Sep 18, 2025 Join a candid discussion exploring the transformative power of a 'failure resume,' as the team reflects on Paul's shift from pride in achievements to spiritual fulfillment. They highlight the concept of learning from setbacks and contrast the superficial narratives of failure in Silicon Valley with deeper, genuine growth. As humility and connection to faith take center stage, listeners are encouraged to create their own failure resumes, turning past experiences into marks of grace and lessons in spiritual formation.
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Achievements Recast As Meaningless
- Paul reinterprets his accomplishments as worthless compared to knowing Christ, calling them skubala (garbage).
- This reorientation shifts identity from achievements to vulnerability and reliance on Jesus.
Request A Failure Resume In Interviews
- Ask job candidates for a failure resume to see how they own and learn from mistakes.
- Use their response time and candor to judge readiness for growth and vulnerability.
Character Resume Landed The Job
- Alyssa created a character resume listing mistakes and growth during a job application instead of only a polished CV.
- Being honest sparked freeing conversations and she still got the job.
