Episode 2: Fear of Failure and Prayer as Procrastination

Thank you so much for everyone who listened to and supported my debut podcasts last week (and for your feedback on making the audio better, I asked for a podcast mic for my birthday):

Today’s episode is your questions answered, and here were the questions I was asked and aimed to answer:

How do you ensure you don’t feel at your side hustle?

* Failure is likely in early stages; expect to pivot rather than quit.

* Start small with minimal risk before scaling up.

* Reframe failure as an opportunity to iterate and improve.

* Don’t let fear of others' opinions stop you from trying.

How has prayer played a role in your side hustle?

* Avoid using prayer as a form of procrastination—"When you pray, move your feet."

* Balance introspection (alone time) with seeking counsel from mentors and peers.

* Side hustles require perseverance; expect challenges and sacrifices.

* Your work and struggles refine your character rather than define you.

Takeaways:

* Start small, test ideas, and iterate.

* Don’t overthink—take action and learn from failure.

* Use prayer for guidance, but don’t let it stall your progress.

* Lean on mentors and community for direction.

* Expect hardships as part of meaningful work.

As always, thanks for listening, and if you have questions you’d like me to address on the podcast - simply reply to this e-mail.

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