S2 Ep10 - Fear of Failure

Fear of failure can be a significant barrier to achieving our creative goals, often causing us to doubt our abilities and hesitate to share our work with the world. This fear can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction and self-criticism, preventing us from realizing our true potential.
In this episode, we examine the deep-seated fear of failure and its impact on our creativity. We explore the underlying causes of this fear, such as self-doubt and fear of criticism, and discuss practical strategies for overcoming it. By building self-trust and learning to reinterpret criticism, we can transform our relationship with failure and use it as a catalyst for growth and improvement.
Join me as we dive into practical strategies for building self-trust, embracing failure as part of the creative process, and developing a resilient mindset that fosters continuous learning and creative expression.
» TOPICS COVERED
• Understanding the fear of failure and its impact on creativity
• The relationship between fear of failure and self-doubt
• How fear of criticism affects creative expression
• Strategies for building self-trust and resilience
• Finding constructive feedback in criticism
• The importance of embracing failure as part of the learning process
• Practical steps to develop a supportive mindset for creativity
• The role of curiosity and playfulness in overcoming fear
• Techniques for staying present and focused during the creative process
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» TIME STAMPS
00:00 Understanding fear of failure
00:32 The fear of failure: a deep dive
04:25 Transforming criticism into growth
06:46 Embracing failure as a learning process
13:01 The power of present moment focus
17:59 Practical tips for overcoming fear of failure
17:47 Closing thoughts and invitations
» CREDITS
Editing: Justin Cruz
Music: Salem Belladonna & Robrecht Dumarey
Post-production: Diana C. Guzmán Caro & Amanda Goddard

[@sherricannon9407]

Leo! Your last piece about self-trust resonates hourly for me. Please keep bringing your clear compassionate way to this crucial topic. Thank you 🙏

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I really appreciate that, Sherri!

[@machyavelli4890]

Good vid ZH, keep'em coming.

[@zenhabitsofficial]

Thank you! 🔥

[@sherricannon9407]

Fear of success= fear of failure. Testify.🙏

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