Failure
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jan 2026
Failure is the social concept of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and is typically viewed as the opposite of success. The criteria for failure depend heavily on context, and may be relative to a particular observer, belief system, or competitive framework.
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What experts have said about Failure
2 statements · 2 positive
Failure can be the most beneficial experience for founders.
“falling is not just okay, it's the best thing that ever happened to you.”
Open the episode · Adam Neumann: The Real Story Behind WeWork, A $4 Billion Cab Ride, And Surviving A $460 Million DebtListen at 1:18:38
Failure can improve future prospects by eliminating options and generating learning.
“when you do fail and when you get your ass whooped, there's. It's. It's good because you just closed a possible door, and now you have less doors to choose from. Like, there's more of a chance of it happening now because you just learned something.”
Open the episode · The Art of Unstoppable Self-Belief - Joe Santagato - #1108Listen at 1:01:09
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