The 3 Fears Holding You Back From Greatness: Chapters 4-6 of The Greatness Mindset w/ Lewis Howes EP 1446
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May 31, 2023
This discussion tackles the fears that hinder greatness, especially the fear of failure. It emphasizes how embracing failures can lead to innovation and personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to view setbacks as essential lessons rather than obstacles. Personal anecdotes illustrate the journey from self-doubt to achievement and the importance of redefining success. Practical strategies are shared to help overcome fears of judgment and self-doubt, urging everyone to align actions with their true values for authentic connections.
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Spanx and Failure
Sara Blakely's father encouraged her to embrace failure from a young age.
This mindset helped her overcome numerous rejections while building Spanx into a billion-dollar company.
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The Importance of Failure
Failure is essential for progress and growth.
Without failure, there's no innovation, learning, or improvement.
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Failure as a Stepping Stone
Embrace failure as a natural part of learning and growth.
View failure as a stepping stone towards your goals.
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The barriers to greatness.
How to overcome the fear of failure vs. the fear of success.
Why acknowledging your failures is a critical part of the fabric of life.
How failure can be used as a catalyst for innovation.
Many of the common fears we share and how to make them your superpower.