Failure is the inability to meet a desired outcome. Maybe it’s not getting the job you interviewed for. Maybe it’s a startup that never got off the ground. Or maybe it’s something more personal—like a failed relationship or a missed opportunity. Failure often feels like a dead end, but failure isn’t always what it seems. Often, it’s a redirection. A signal. A lesson. Instead of labeling failure as the end of the road, it helps us to see it as part of the journey. Real Growth happens when you unpack what went wrong and why. When you stop seeing failure as a personal flaw and start seeing it as feedback. Our Experts in this area of the site dive deep into what we can learn from our failures.
Everyone fails. And when you redefine failure not as defeat but as data, you start to shift your relationship with it. That shift alone can make all the difference. Life isn’t about getting everything right the first time. It’s about growing from the times you didn’t. And the more you accept that failure is part of the process, the easier it gets to face it head-on instead of running from it. Failure isn’t fun—but it’s powerful. It shapes you, teaches you, humbles you, and prepares you. It forces you to slow down, reflect, and grow in ways that success never could. Whether you’re facing a small setback or a life-altering blow, remember: this moment is not the end. It’s the beginning of a stronger, wiser, and more resilient you.
We all have patterns that shape how we think, respond, and move through life. But what if those patterns are keeping us stuck?In this episode of The Beauty In The Mess, Michele sits down with transformational and executive behavioral coach Debbie Longo to discuss how our behaviors, perceptions, and …
We all have patterns that shape how we think, respond, and move through life. But what if those patterns are keeping us stuck?In this episode of The Beauty In The Mess, Michele sits down with transfor…
We all have patterns that shape how we think, respond, and move through life. But what if those patterns are keeping us stuck?In this episode of The Beauty In The Mess, Michele sits down with transformational and executive behavioral coach Debbie Longo to discuss how our behaviors, perceptions, and mindset influence everything from our relationships and careers to our emotional well-being. Debbie shares the personal story that led her into coaching after overcoming severe depression and explains why she believes lasting change begins with changing our internal world.Whether you're navigating b…
Send us Fan MailSteve Olsen is a retired dentist, a high-performance coach, and a walking miracle. Diagnosed simultaneously with stage four lymphoma, stage one kidney cancer, and total kidney failure requiring dialysis, Steve was handed a grim medical prognosis. Refusing to accept the “probable,�…
Send us Fan MailSteve Olsen is a retired dentist, a high-performance coach, and a walking miracle. Diagnosed simultaneously with stage four lymphoma, stage one kidney cancer, and total kidney failure …
Send us Fan MailSteve Olsen is a retired dentist, a high-performance coach, and a walking miracle. Diagnosed simultaneously with stage four lymphoma, stage one kidney cancer, and total kidney failure requiring dialysis, Steve was handed a grim medical prognosis. Refusing to accept the “probable,” he relentlessly focused on the “possible”. By combining traditional medical interventions with advanced mindset techniques, NuCalm neuroacoustic technology, and deep faith, Steve achieved complete remission within a year. Today, through his platform OptimalPerformance.cc, he coaches everyone f…
What if the season that feels like starting over is actually the moment you finally start from somewhere true?Most women have been here at least once: standing at the edge of a new season with the uncomfortable awareness that the life they've been building no longer fits who they're becoming. It's n…
What if the season that feels like starting over is actually the moment you finally start from somewhere true?Most women have been here at least once: standing at the edge of a new season with the unc…
What if the season that feels like starting over is actually the moment you finally start from somewhere true?Most women have been here at least once: standing at the edge of a new season with the uncomfortable awareness that the life they've been building no longer fits who they're becoming. It's not failure, and it's not a sign they got it wrong. It's one of the clearest invitations God gives — to stop forcing what no longer fits and start telling the truth about what does.In this solo episode, Rachel Brooks opens up an honest conversation about what it actually means to begin again. Not t…
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck with us: a tuxedo rental shop promised to call “if we have any questions,” not “if we have any…
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck …
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck with us: a tuxedo rental shop promised to call “if we have any questions,” not “if we have any problems,” and that one word swap became a masterclass in framing. We talk about why capturing good ideas the moment we have them (yes, even in our Notes app) beats trusting our memory, and why July is the perfect time to lock in next year’s holiday calendar before anyone has to ask.
Then we ge…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST TitleFailure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student’s Future TaglineWhen truth enters the classroom, accountability follows. About Our GuestChris Papst is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, author, and…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST TitleFailure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student’s Future TaglineWhen truth enters the classroom, accountabilit…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: CHRIS PAPST June 30th | 7:00 PM EST TitleFailure Factory: Holding Education Accountable for Every Student’s Future TaglineWhen truth enters the classroom, accountability follows. About Our GuestChris Papst is an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, author, and the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore at FOX45 News. Through years of in-depth reporting, Chris has uncovered systemic issues within public education, exposing practices that affect students, families, educators, and taxpayers alike. His investigative work has led to new state laws,…
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
—Carl Rogers
There’s a voice in your head right now cataloging everything wrong with you. Too lazy. Too anxious. Too much or not enough. We’ve been taught that this harsh internal critic is what keeps us on trac…
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
—Carl Rogers
There’s a voice in your head right now cataloging everything wrong with you. Too lazy. Too anxious. …
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
—Carl Rogers
There’s a voice in your head right now cataloging everything wrong with you. Too lazy. Too anxious. Too much or not enough. We’ve been taught that this harsh internal critic is what keeps us on track, that without constant self-judgment, we’d collapse into mediocrity. But here’s what actually happens: the more we fight ourselves, the more stuck we become.
Think about the last time you berated yourself for a mistake. Did the shame make you better, or did it send you spiraling into paralysis…
Dreaming big sounds inspiring, but what does it really take to turn those dreams into reality?In this episode, Diane Gilman shares the remarkable journey that took her from a difficult childhood and financial hardship to becoming a pioneering force in fashion and entrepreneurship. Alongside co-host …
Dreaming big sounds inspiring, but what does it really take to turn those dreams into reality?In this episode, Diane Gilman shares the remarkable journey that took her from a difficult childhood and f…
Dreaming big sounds inspiring, but what does it really take to turn those dreams into reality?In this episode, Diane Gilman shares the remarkable journey that took her from a difficult childhood and financial hardship to becoming a pioneering force in fashion and entrepreneurship. Alongside co-host Nyna Gilpin, she reflects on the power of purpose, resilience, and recognizing opportunities when they appear.Diane believes success isn't simply about having a dream—it's about having the courage to pursue it relentlessly, even when fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt try to stand in the way.Togeth…
If you've been feeling restless, unfulfilled, or like you've hit a plateau, this episode may give you the perspective shift you've been searching for.In the 6TH week of our Summer Shift Series, Kevin shares the powerful story of a decades-old ponytail palm that spent years confined to a pot—until …
If you've been feeling restless, unfulfilled, or like you've hit a plateau, this episode may give you the perspective shift you've been searching for.In the 6TH week of our Summer Shift Series, Kevin …
If you've been feeling restless, unfulfilled, or like you've hit a plateau, this episode may give you the perspective shift you've been searching for.In the 6TH week of our Summer Shift Series, Kevin shares the powerful story of a decades-old ponytail palm that spent years confined to a pot—until one simple change unlocked the growth it was always capable of.And maybe your life is no different.If you've been feeling restless in your career, relationships, routine, or even your own mindset, this episode will challenge you to ask one life-changing question:"Have I actually outgrown where I am?…
Send us Fan MailA diagnosis can feel like it writes your child’s future in ink, but that story is usually wrong. We sit down with Sean Adelman, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and dad to a daughter with Down syndrome, to talk about what he’s learned outside the textbooks: people are not their worst…
Send us Fan MailA diagnosis can feel like it writes your child’s future in ink, but that story is usually wrong. We sit down with Sean Adelman, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and dad to a daughter wit…
Send us Fan MailA diagnosis can feel like it writes your child’s future in ink, but that story is usually wrong. We sit down with Sean Adelman, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and dad to a daughter with Down syndrome, to talk about what he’s learned outside the textbooks: people are not their worst day, and kids are not their labels. The big throughline is raising expectations, not as pressure, but as possibility.We get personal about how exposure changes fear into understanding. I share how my family first connected with Down syndrome, then how my son’s autism diagnosis forced me to rethin…
Theranos promised to revolutionize healthcare.The company claimed it could perform a wide range of blood tests using just a few drops of blood from a finger prick. No large needles. No multiple vials. No long waits. It was a powerful idea, and people wanted to believe it.Hundreds of millions of doll…
Theranos promised to revolutionize healthcare.The company claimed it could perform a wide range of blood tests using just a few drops of blood from a finger prick. No large needles. No multiple vials.…
Theranos promised to revolutionize healthcare.The company claimed it could perform a wide range of blood tests using just a few drops of blood from a finger prick. No large needles. No multiple vials. No long waits. It was a powerful idea, and people wanted to believe it.Hundreds of millions of dollars were invested. The company was valued in the billions. Elizabeth Holmes became a Silicon Valley icon, appeared on major stages, attracted glowing press coverage, and surrounded Theranos with powerful supporters, including high-profile investors and board members such as Henry Kissinger and Georg…
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