
Failing Through Success: How To Overcome Insecurity and Fear of Failure
Explicit content warning
02/21/20 • 22 min
In this episode, Megan discusses key concepts surrounding failure, innovation, and overcoming insecurities. The key to success is getting really comfortable with your failures, failing faster, learning from your failures, and most importantly: acknowledging your failures and accepting responsibility for them without passing judgment on yourself.
Megan dives deep into the reasons behind insecurities developing low low key within all of us and how to prevent that from happening. She discusses how to accept your failures without judging yourself or allowing someone else's opinions of you, destroy you.
Key quote from today's podcast:
"Failure is success in progress." - Albert Einstein
We know you will get so much out of today's podcast. We kept it brief to keep you engaged and allow you to get a full episode in on your commute to work. We also hope you will re-listen to the episode to really iron out the finer points that you may have missed on the first run through. There is so much content packed into today's episode it's worth a few listens to get all the knowledge.
Be sure to check out some of our recent partnerships and affiliates! We have been blessed to partner with these amazing companies and we are here to share them with you! Every bit of proceeds we receive through partnerships is fed directly back into this podcast to help bring more valuable content to our listeners! It goes towards equipment, software updates, hosting guests, and so much more!
Fitbod - We have been fortunate enough to partner with the company, Fitbod! Have you been wanting to get into the best shape of your life but you can't afford a personal trainer? Maybe you can afford a personal trainer but you just can't get your schedule to match theirs? Fitbod removes the concerns by having what is the equivalent to a personal trainer, accessible to you on your phone whenever you need it 24/7. Build custom workouts built around how long you have to work out, what muscles you want to target, what type of workout you want to do, and what equipment you have available. Most personal trainers charge a MINIMUM of $60 for one 60 minute session. Now you can get a full year of access for less than the cost of one of those sessions! Check it out!
-OR-
Use this link and type in our Promo Code MEGAN25 to get 25% off the premium app version today!
About the Show Host:
Megan James is the Founder of Legacy Lifestyle Coaching, a company dedicated to Lifestyle Design. She has an extensive background in life coaching, business coaching, and career coaching. Megan has designed a life she's proud of but she's not planning on stopping there. Now Megan intends to take her skills and knowledge gained through her personal and professional experiences and share them with you! If you like the show, please subscribe! Follow our Socials! Facebook (Podcast)
Facebook (Coaching)
Instagram
Twitter
Our Youtube Account
Our Website
Our Patreon Account
In this episode, Megan discusses key concepts surrounding failure, innovation, and overcoming insecurities. The key to success is getting really comfortable with your failures, failing faster, learning from your failures, and most importantly: acknowledging your failures and accepting responsibility for them without passing judgment on yourself.
Megan dives deep into the reasons behind insecurities developing low low key within all of us and how to prevent that from happening. She discusses how to accept your failures without judging yourself or allowing someone else's opinions of you, destroy you.
Key quote from today's podcast:
"Failure is success in progress." - Albert Einstein
We know you will get so much out of today's podcast. We kept it brief to keep you engaged and allow you to get a full episode in on your commute to work. We also hope you will re-listen to the episode to really iron out the finer points that you may have missed on the first run through. There is so much content packed into today's episode it's worth a few listens to get all the knowledge.
Be sure to check out some of our recent partnerships and affiliates! We have been blessed to partner with these amazing companies and we are here to share them with you! Every bit of proceeds we receive through partnerships is fed directly back into this podcast to help bring more valuable content to our listeners! It goes towards equipment, software updates, hosting guests, and so much more!
Fitbod - We have been fortunate enough to partner with the company, Fitbod! Have you been wanting to get into the best shape of your life but you can't afford a personal trainer? Maybe you can afford a personal trainer but you just can't get your schedule to match theirs? Fitbod removes the concerns by having what is the equivalent to a personal trainer, accessible to you on your phone whenever you need it 24/7. Build custom workouts built around how long you have to work out, what muscles you want to target, what type of workout you want to do, and what equipment you have available. Most personal trainers charge a MINIMUM of $60 for one 60 minute session. Now you can get a full year of access for less than the cost of one of those sessions! Check it out!
-OR-
Use this link and type in our Promo Code MEGAN25 to get 25% off the premium app version today!
About the Show Host:
Megan James is the Founder of Legacy Lifestyle Coaching, a company dedicated to Lifestyle Design. She has an extensive background in life coaching, business coaching, and career coaching. Megan has designed a life she's proud of but she's not planning on stopping there. Now Megan intends to take her skills and knowledge gained through her personal and professional experiences and share them with you! If you like the show, please subscribe! Follow our Socials! Facebook (Podcast)
Facebook (Coaching)
Instagram
Twitter
Our Youtube Account
Our Website
Our Patreon Account
Previous Episode

Transforming Struggle Into An 8 Figure Empire
In this episode, Megan had the opportunity to sit down and talk one on one with Jerome Maldonado. Jerome did not come from an entrepreneur minded family but instead was born with the entrepreneurial mindset. After receiving his higher education, he launched right into his own construction company "on accident" and later morphed that into a massive real estate company.
Jerome maintained his business without laying off any employees during one of the darkest times in modern history, the recession. Jerome discusses the lessons he learned from this time and how he was able to thrive and grow faster out of the hardships he encountered. He has one of the best stories ever released and it's well worth the listen.
Stay tuned to hear more about how to diversify your income portfolio and build a solid 8 figure empire. Jerome is a mentor to people all around the world. He has now developed a Real Estate Investing Coaching Program to help aspiring and existing real estate professionals reach greater success. Jerome coaches in sales and real estate and participates in public speaking as well.
Jerome is a prime example of an "intelligent investor" and the nuggets of wisdom he drops in this podcast will have you listening, re-listening, and taking notes. Get ready to get the mindset and education you need to get you on the path for success.
Be sure to check out Jerome on his socials and his website. This is one guy you want to get to know! Follow his socials listed below!
Jerome Maldonado
Be sure to check out some of our recent partnerships and affiliates! We have been blessed to partner with these amazing companies and we are here to share them with you! Every bit of proceeds we receive through partnerships is fed directly back into this podcast to help bring more valuable content to our listeners! It goes towards equipment, software updates, hosting guests, and so much more!
Fitbod - We have been fortunate enough to partner with the company, Fitbod! Have you been wanting to get into the best shape of your life but you can't afford a personal trainer? Maybe you can afford a personal trainer but you just can't get your schedule to match theirs? Fitbod removes the concerns by having what is the equivalent to a personal trainer, accessible to you on your phone whenever you need it 24/7. Build custom workouts built around how long you have to work out, what muscles you want to target, what type of workout you want to do, and what equipment you have available. Most personal trainers charge a MINIMUM of $60 for one 60 minute session. Now you can get a full year of access for less than the cost of one of those sessions! Check it out!
-OR-
Use this link and type in our Promo Code MEGAN25 to get 25% off the premium app version today!
Blinkist - Sick and tired of not having enough time to read? Do you frequently see tons of bestsellers out that you want to read but know in your heart you can't make time to read? Your solution is here! Blinkist actually takes one page summaries of these books and compiles them into a "blink" to send to you every day! With over 3,000 titles in their database, what are you waiting for?! Download the app today and try it for a FULL 24 HOURS for FREE! Be sure to use our link!
About the Show Host:
Megan James is the Founder of Legacy Lifestyle Coaching, a company dedicated to Lifestyle Design. She has an extensive background in life coaching, business coaching, and career coaching. Megan has designed a life she's proud of but she's not planning on stopping there. Now Megan intends to take her skills and knowledge gained through her personal and professional experiences and share them with you! If you like the show, please subscribe! Follow our Socials! Facebook (Podcast)
Facebook (Coaching)
Instagram
Twitter
Next Episode

Why You Should Manage Your Businesses Like A Project Manager
In this episode, Megan discusses key concepts surrounding why she started businesses and what she wished she would have done differently. The main concept discussed in this episode is how and why you should be treating your business like a project manager treats a project. In this interesting example, this podcast episode will help you transition from the mindset of an employee into the mindset of a business owner by acknowledging the first necessary steps you have to take when beginning a business venture.
We know you will get so much out of today's podcast. We kept it brief to keep you engaged and allow you to get a full episode in on your commute to work. We also hope you will re-listen to the episode to really iron out the finer points that you may have missed on the first run through. There is so much content packed into today's episode it's worth a few listens to get all the knowledge.
Be sure to check out some of our recent partnerships and affiliates! We have been blessed to partner with these amazing companies and we are here to share them with you! Every bit of proceeds we receive through partnerships is fed directly back into this podcast to help bring more valuable content to our listeners! It goes towards equipment, software updates, hosting guests, and so much more!
Fitbod - We have been fortunate enough to partner with the company, Fitbod! Have you been wanting to get into the best shape of your life but you can't afford a personal trainer? Maybe you can afford a personal trainer but you just can't get your schedule to match theirs? Fitbod removes the concerns by having what is the equivalent to a personal trainer, accessible to you on your phone whenever you need it 24/7. Build custom workouts built around how long you have to work out, what muscles you want to target, what type of workout you want to do, and what equipment you have available. Most personal trainers charge a MINIMUM of $60 for one 60 minute session. Now you can get a full year of access for less than the cost of one of those sessions! Check it out!
-OR-
Use this link and type in our Promo Code MEGAN25 to get 25% off the premium app version today!
About the Show Host:
Megan James is the Founder of Legacy Lifestyle Coaching, a company dedicated to Lifestyle Design. She has an extensive background in life coaching, business coaching, and career coaching. Megan has designed a life she's proud of but she's not planning on stopping there. Now Megan intends to take her skills and knowledge gained through her personal and professional experiences and share them with you! If you like the show, please subscribe! Follow our Socials! Facebook (Podcast)
Facebook (Coaching)
Instagram
Twitter
Our Youtube Account
Our Website
Our Patreon Account
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-megan-james-show-666194/failing-through-success-how-to-overcome-insecurity-and-fear-of-failure-88166607"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to failing through success: how to overcome insecurity and fear of failure on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy