Episode 209, Don’t Fear Failure!

Create Sales meetings in minutes. Lisa Thal is an Author, Speaker, and Business Coach. She has over 36 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience. She wrote the book "Three Word Meetings."  Lisa coaches leaders on creating sales and business meetings with fun and interesting 3-word topics to create a conversation and inspire your sales team.

 

Episode 209, we discover the real meaning behind failing. Failures are Just First Attempts in Learning and the meaning behind these three words, Don't Fear Failure!

 

In episode 208, I shared why vacations can benefit you and your business. My question is, have you booked your vacation? I was on a girl's trip in Hocking Hills, and as we drove there, we realized we forgot to pack limes. While my friend entered a small store en route, I stayed in the car. I looked at a business sign next to the store and laughed out loud. The sign said Bright Appliances!  

 

Bright Appliances was a gently used furniture store I called on nearly 36 years ago to advertise. One of my first sales calls! I was so excited to share my creative ideas for advertising on the radio. " Bright Appliances, furniture that can Brighten your home was the creative campaign." A Women and her shar pei dog were the decision makers. I was ready to play her commercial; we only had cassettes then, so I needed a way to play it. She offered a cassette player she had in the store. I went to play it, and the tape unraveled in the tape player. The woman started screaming at me that I had broken her tape player. I remember going to my car and saying I am not sure this business is for me. The feeling of Failure came to mind.

 

At age 21, I didn't fully realize the meaning of Failure and how it can help you grow. It was my first attempt in Learning! For those wondering, the story had a happy ending, and I went back after buying my cassette player to share the creative commercial, and she said yes to my proposal.

 

Most of us have experienced failures at some point in our lives. Some of us have experienced setbacks, while others have failed in business or personal relationships. Most of us view Failure as a negative experience, but maybe, we should change our perspective. Let's explore the word 'FAIL' and understand its true meaning that it is the First Attempt In Learning. I believe that experiencing failures can benefit us in life and business.

 

 

First, we must understand that experiencing Failure is a part of the learning process. Here is something we all have experienced. Think about it, when you first started walking, you probably fell countless times before you finally accomplished this new skill. If you had never fallen, would you have ever learned to walk? Probably not.

 

 

Whenever we try something for the first time, it is natural for us to face some setbacks. We are not born with all the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. We can only develop our skills and expertise by experiencing new things and facing new challenges. Failure is a sign that we are pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone, which is good. It means we are not settling for the norm and striving for excellence.

 

Another advantage of failing is the lessons that come with the experience. Mistakes provide valuable lessons that are just as important as successes. When we fail, we can reflect on our mistakes and learn from them. We can analyze what went wrong and develop new strategies that can help us improve. This process allows us to grow from our experiences, ultimately benefiting us long-term.

 

Failures can teach us resiliency. Life is unpredictable, and sometimes things do not go as planned. Facing setbacks can help us build our resiliency and develop coping mechanisms to help us navigate life's uncertainties. Whether in business or personal life, the ability to bounce back from Failure is a valuable skill that can help us achieve our goals.

 

Failure can push us to think outside the box. Sometimes, we get so comfortable in our ways that we forget to look for new solutions to our problems. Failing can encourage us to try different approaches and experiment with new ideas. It forces us to ask ourselves, "What went wrong? What can I do differently next time?" and motivates us to think creatively.

 

 

Experiencing failures is an inevitable part of our growth and development. It can be a valuable learning experience to help us build resilience, develop new skills, and create new opportunities. As cliché, as it may sound, failing is described well by the First Attempt In Learning acronym. The key to success lies in our willingness to get up, learn from our mistakes, and try again.   

 

So the next time you find yourself at a crossroads, remember that failures may be the first step toward success.

 

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