Name: Fear of Failure? |? Podcast and Chill | Beginner
Uploaded: 2025-02-09T07:53:29.000Z
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Hey everyone, welcome back to podcast and chill on the learn English podcast channel.

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I'm Leo, the guy who always brings a smile to your face.

And as always, I'm here with Gwen, who keeps us all grounded in reality.

So Gwen, I was thinking about something deep today and no, it wasn't about what to have for lunch.

I was thinking, why are we so scared of failing?

Many people are afraid of failure, but today we're going to explore why that is and how we can change our perspective on it.

I mean, if you've ever tripped over your own feet in public or sent a text to the wrong person, you know what failure feels like.

But hey, it happens to the best of us, right?

Failure isn't just about those small moments.

It can be a big challenge in life or work.

And it's something that can hold people back.

Yep, like the time I tried to bake a cake and it came out looking like a pancake.

That didn't stop me from trying again and again.

And that's exactly what we're going to talk about today.

How failure can actually be a stepping stone to success and why we shouldn't be afraid of it.

We'll share some real life examples of famous people who didn't let failure stop them.

So if you're feeling down about a recent setback, stay tuned.

And as always, don't forget to check out the free PDF in the description below for more tips and exercises to help you overcome the fear of failure.

All right, Gwen, let's dive into today's topic.

Why do you think so many people are afraid of failure?

Well, Leo, it's something that affects a lot of people.

According to a study by the University of Scranton, about 92% of people don't achieve their New Year's goals.

One of the main reasons is the fear of failure.

So it's not just me who's afraid to try something new because I might mess it up.

The fear of failure is common and it often comes from worrying about what others will think.

It also comes from feeling like we're not good enough.

And then there's that little voice in your head saying, what if you fail?

What if we reframe that question to what if you succeed?

In fact, many successful people have faced failure before achieving their goals.

He was fired from a newspaper job because his boss said he lacked imagination.

Instead, he went on to create one of the most iconic entertainment companies in the world.

So if you're listening and you've had a setback, remember you're in good company.

Some of the greatest successes in history started with failure.

The important thing is to not let failure define you.

Instead, use it as a stepping stone to move forward.

Many people think of failure as the end of the road, but it doesn't have to be that way.

He's considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, right?

But did you know he was actually cut from his high school basketball team?

But instead of giving up, he used that experience as motivation to work even harder.

Six NBA championships and five MVP awards later, he's a legend.

The key is to see failure as a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.

She's one of the most successful media personalities in the world today.

But did you know she was fired from her first television job as a news anchor?

Yes, her boss said she was unfit for television.

But instead of letting that define her, she found her true calling in talk shows and went on to build an empire.

It just goes to show that sometimes failure is just a detour to something even better.

So for all our listeners out there, don't be afraid of failure.

Embrace it, learn from it, and use it to propel yourself forward.

And we've got plenty of tips and strategies to help you do just that coming up in the next part.

We'll discuss how to change your mindset about failure, how to set realistic goals, and how to bounce back stronger after a setback.

Now that we've talked about some inspiring examples, let's dive into some vocabulary that can help you better understand today's topic.

Failure means not achieving something you wanted or planned to do.

For example, he didn't pass the exam, so he felt like a failure.

For example, after years of hard work, she finally found success in her career.

A challenge is something difficult that requires effort to overcome.

For example, learning a new language is a big challenge, but it's also very rewarding.

Resilience means the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.

For example, her resilience helped her get back on her feet after losing her job.

And finally, we have the word perspective.

Perspective means the way you see or understand something.

For example, changing your perspective on failure can help you see it as an opportunity to grow.

Now, let's put these words into practice with a couple of questions for our listeners.

First question, how do you usually react to failure?

Do you see it as the end or do you try to learn from it?

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