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May 28th, 2026

Success Is the Journey, Not the Outcome (My Take on Failure and Rejection)


  1. Success Is the Journey, Not the Outcome (My Take on Failure and Rejection)
 Limor Bergman Gross 10:58

You look at the people you admire, and you see the finished version. The company, the title, the stage, the applause. You almost never see the years of failure and rejection it took to get there. And quietly, you start measuring yourself against their outcome instead of your own journey.

In this solo episode, I share my honest take on my conversation this week with founder Naama Nicotra and what it stirred up for me about success, failure, and rejection. I talk about why I told Naama she is already successful even though she does not feel it yet, what I tell my own kids when they fail a test, the rejection folder that stuck with me, and the five to ten rejections that sit behind every talk I give.

This is the companion to my conversation with Naama Nicotra. And stay close, because next week I have a second episode with her, and there is a slightly embarrassing reason there are two.

Connect with Limor:Website: https://limorbergman.comPodcast: https://limorbergman.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/Substack: https://limorbergman.substack.com

For anyone searching: what success really means, how to handle rejection, redefining success, failure as part of Growth, women in tech, and becoming a speaker.

Limor Bergman Gross Executive coach for women in Tech | Podcast Host

I’m Limor Bergman Gross - a leadership coach, speaker, and podcast host passionate about helping women in tech step into their full power. After 20+ years in the tech industry, including leading engineering teams at companies like DigitalOcean, I now coach women who want to grow their confidence, influence, and leadership presence.

I’m also the host of From a Woman to a Leader, a podcast where I share real stories and practical advice to help women break through barriers and thrive. As a mother of four, I understand the juggle, and I’m here to show that it’s possible to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity.