Seeing the Value of Failing

Failure. It’s a word that can stop us before we even start. I’ve lost count of the number of times people have asked me, “How do you get over the fear of failing?” The truth is, I don’t always get over it — I’ve just learned to reframe it.

For most of my life, like many of us, I was afraid of rejection. I didn’t want to ask for help in case someone said no. I didn’t want to try something new in case I didn’t succeed. But here’s what I’ve discovered: failure is not the end of the road — it’s a stepping stone.

Right now, I’m in the middle of creating something I’ve never done before — producing a new TV show. I have no idea if it will be successful or fail, but I know this: I’m willing to try. And along the way, I’ll be asking for help. That’s something I’ve learned not to fear. In fact, don’t be surprised if you hear from me soon with an ask! Because asking is not weakness — it’s courage.

Graphics from my new TV show - Life Without Limits

Trying new things builds resilience. Every time we step outside our comfort zone, we create opportunities to grow, even if we stumble along the way. When we reframe failure as a lesson instead of an ending, we find strength we didn’t know we had.

Failure isn’t weakness. It’s growth. It’s the path to resilience. And when you can see the value of failing, you stop fearing it — and start using it as fuel.