A Bit of Optimism The Value of Failing with Suneel Gupta
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Jun 22, 2021 
Suneel Gupta, a serial entrepreneur and author of "Backable," shares powerful insights on embracing failure as a vital stepping stone to success. He discusses how fear of failure stifles innovation, and emphasizes the importance of teaching resilience through personal stories. Suneel highlights a mother who broke barriers as Ford's first female engineer and redefines success as purpose-driven. The conversation also explores the essential role of teamwork and collaborative storytelling in fostering innovation and collective growth.
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Suneel's Failure Story
- Suneel Gupta, despite two failed startups, keynoted FailCon and was featured in a viral New York Times article on failure.
- He used this "failure" to connect with mentors by openly admitting his struggles, leading to honest conversations and valuable insights.
Suneel's Mother's Story
- Suneel's mother, growing up in a refugee camp, dreamed of becoming a Ford engineer.
- Despite facing sexism, she persevered and became Ford's first female engineer in 1967.
Embrace Discomfort
- Expose your children to discomfort to build resilience.
- Suneel's mother intentionally moved to a predominantly white town so he and his brother could learn to handle adversity.
