Why Failure Is the Fastest Path to Growth

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Nov 11, 2025

Sharon McMahon, a civic educator and the voice behind the Sharon Says So podcast, dives into the transformative power of failure. She shares how confidence stems from consistent action, not waiting to feel 'ready.' The discussion includes the insightful idea that our mindset can shift from scarcity to abundance, emphasizing that our potential is refillable. They also tackle perfectionism as a barrier to progress and stress the importance of embracing mistakes as vital lessons. It’s all about showing up authentically and learning through experience!

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Nonathletes Share Self-Perception

Jasmine and Sharon joke about being non-athletic to illustrate self-perception.
Jasmine preferred high-impact reading over sports, showing early evidence of her strengths and insecurities.

INSIGHT

Cup Is Refillable, Not Fixed

Jasmine reframes scarcity by saying the cup is refillable rather than half empty or half full.
That shift turns lack into possibility and directs energy toward filling the cup.

INSIGHT

From Fixed To Growth Mindset

Reading Carol Dweck's Mindset shifted Jasmine from fixed to growth thinking.
She began to view wins as learnings and obstacles as opportunities to grow.

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Ever felt underqualified, overwhelmed, or like you're not enough to chase your dreams? This shortie episode is for you.

This clip from my conversation with the brilliant Sharon McMahon dives into the mindset shifts that helped me go from stuck in self-doubt to boldly showing up—imperfect and all.

We talk about reframing failure, ditching the fixed mindset, and why being "not ready" is actually your superpower. Plus, you'll hear a simple reframe that changed everything for me: your cup isn’t empty—it’s refillable.

If you've been waiting for a sign to take action, this is it.✨

Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and:

[00:45] Why you’ll never feel ready until you consistently show up—and how confidence is built through action.

[01:53] A mindset shift: The cup isn't half full or half empty—it’s refillable. Learn how to reframe lack into possibility.

[03:09] How shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset unlocks new levels in life and business.

[04:35] Discover the shocking statistic about daily negative thoughts—and why awareness is the first step to change.

[06:35] Reframing the label “awkward” and what it actually says about your behavior in social situations.

[08:15] What happens when you overthink social interactions—and how to shift into presence and connection.

[09:57] The truth about feeling pressure to be “on” all the time—and what it means to embrace authenticity instead.

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