In any pursuit of success, even the mention of the word failure sets the wrong tone. Failure is not something many business leaders want to talk about, but it’s a part of life and a necessary component of any success. When things go wrong in business, it can be tempting to push the experience from the road to move on as quickly as possible without reflecting and learning from it. However, by doing that, we miss the opportunity to learn and grow. Embracing failure is all about reflecting on what went wrong and why and it can be the most valuable learning experience in our businesses.
In this episode of the Hands On Business podcast, your host, Hakeem, talk about embracing failure and why it is necessary for success. Failure will show up in our path from time to time, and our response to it determines what is born out of it. Failure can keep you playing small or move you to the top of the game. Embrace and learn from failure to grow and scale your business.
Listen in to learn how to see failure as an opportunity, leverage it to grow, and cultivate your resilience and creative process. Failure can blow your self-esteem and confidence, but picking yourself up and trying again will help you build the mental toughness to withstand future challenges. Failure is not a sign of weakness. It is an opportunity to thrive.
What You Will Learn:
- [00:00] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
- [00:54] Embracing failure to succeed
- [02:12] Three reasons why failure is a critical component of success
- [02:19] 1# Failure helps you learn and grow
- [02:48] Success stories born out of failures in life
- [03:28] 2# Failure builds resilience
- [04:10] Building your mental toughness by trying again
- [05:03] 3# Failure bleeds innovation
- [05:36] The 15% rule and how it enhances innovation and creativity
- [07:19] Step on how to shift mindset and perceptions around failure
- [10:05] Ending the show
Standout Quotes
- “Failure is the critical component of success in business.”– Hakeem [1:19]
- “Failure can be one of the most valuable learning experiences a business can have.”– Hakeem [1:47]
- “By embracing failure, business leaders can learn from their mistakes and make adjustments in order to increase their chances of success.”– Hakeem [02:02]
- By analysing your failure, you can identify areas for improvement and make changes that will help you succeed in the future.” – Hakeem [02:42]
- “Failure can be an opportunity for growth if you look at it from the right perspective; you can learn from your mistakes and use them as stepping stones for future success .”– Hakeem [03:16]
- “By embracing failure, entrepreneurs, businesses, and business owners open themselves up to new possibilities and opportunities for innovation.”–Hakeem [05:15]
- “Don’t be afraid to fail, instead embrace it as an opportunity for growth and learning.”- Hakeem [07:09]
- “All successful businesses go through periods of trial and error; it’s just a part of learning a business.”- Hakeem [09:16]
Thank You For Listening!
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