Help Wanted How to Take Action When Fear Holds You Back
Nov 27, 2025
Discover how to transform fear of failure into a powerful driving force for innovation. Learn to shift your focus from outcomes to actions, reducing pressure and promoting experimentation. Hear Caitlyn Allen’s inspiring story about her startup and why she appreciates the lessons from its closure. Understand that failure is merely market feedback, not a reflection of personal worth. Embrace the idea of treating projects like experiments and view data gathering as a meaningful success. Ultimately, it's actions that foster growth and pave the way for future achievements.
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Founder Tried Repair Startup And Closed It
- Caitlin Allen built Mend It to connect people with clothing repair specialists and reduce waste.
- The company failed but Caitlin felt grateful because she tried and now knows the answer to a nagging question.
Redefine Success As Answering The Question
- Jason Feiffer reframes accomplishment as answering a question rather than achieving a specific outcome.
- That shift makes acting less risky because success becomes something you control: taking action and learning.
Treat New Projects As Experiments
- Treat new projects like experiments to remove pressure and commitment fear.
- Run the test to gather data and accept any outcome as useful information.