How to Deal with Disappointment (Without Getting Stuck There)

Apr 21, 2025

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INSIGHT

Dangers of Attachment to Outcomes

Attachment to specific outcomes causes disappointment and pain.
Surrender control to the effort, not the outcome, to stay resourceful and open to success.

ANECDOTE

Launch Failure Led To Key Lesson

Brad tested a course launch to cold traffic that didn’t convert well.
Detachment helped him learn vital lessons to improve warming the audience first.

INSIGHT

Response Defines You, Not Results

Setbacks don’t define you, your response does.
Responsibility means having the ability to respond and redefine setbacks as redirections or preparation.

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Ever had those moments when you truly believed it was finally your time? You took the leap. You showed up. You gave it your all… And then nothing went the way you planned.

This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, the high achievers who’ve faced the gut punch of disappointment and wondered, “What else do I have to freaking do to make this work?”

In today’s episode, I’m getting real about what happens when hope collides with reality—and how to keep moving forward when it feels like the Universe forgot about you.

You’ll walk away with a new perspective on failure, redirection, and the deeper meaning behind your most frustrating moments.

What You’ll Learn:

Why doing everything “right” still doesn’t guarantee the outcome you expected

The sneaky emotional contracts we make with the Universe (and how they set us up for pain)
A powerful mindset shift that turns failure into fuel
How to reframe disappointment so it serves your growth instead of stalls it
3 actionable steps to help you process unmet expectations without giving up on your vision
A game-changing question that will help you rewrite the story you’re telling yourself

If you’ve been questioning your path, your worth, or your future… this is the conversation your soul’s been needing.

Key Quotes:

“You are not broken. You’re being built.”
“When something falls apart, it doesn’t mean your dream is gone—it might just be evolving.”
“The setback isn’t the problem. The story you attach to it is.”

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