Did "The Failure Podcast" Fail? EP 57

Letting go of something you poured your soul into is HARD. In this episode, Austin, creator of The Failure Podcast, talks about why he shut down his show despite its success. 💀 He reveals the emotional and mental toll of running a podcast while managing three coffee shops, fatherhood, and personal growth.🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The hidden cost of chasing success at all costs.✔️ Why shutting down The Failure Podcast was the most freeing decision of his life.✔️ How to balance ambition with mental health and family.✔️ The importance of embracing discomfort to grow.✔️ Why quitting something doesn’t always mean failure.🚨 If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own ambitions, this episode is a must-watch.👉 Drop a comment if you’ve ever felt lost chasing success. Let’s talk.🔥 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more real and raw conversations about growth, failure, and healing!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🔗 Join the conversation and uncover real growth and healing.👇 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@JoshTheDerelict𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...?▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬👍 Like the video (it helps a ton!)💬 Comment below to share your opinion!🔗 Share the video with anyone you think might help :)▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📧 For Business Inquiries: [e-mail]▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshTheDerelictTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@JoshTheDerelictInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JoshTheDerelictLinkedin: /**Josh Tomeoni, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®**https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuatomeoni/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬And also our website:https://www.thederelict.biz/podcast▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬5 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Shutting down a project isn’t always failure—it’s often growth.Sometimes, quitting is the most powerful move you can make. Austin explains why he chose to end The Failure Podcast despite its success. Letting go of a project you love can be painful, but it can also be the first step toward real growth and clarity. It’s about making room for new opportunities and prioritizing what truly matters.2️⃣ Balancing passion projects and family is HARD but necessary.Austin dives deep into the struggles of balancing multiple businesses, fatherhood, and running a podcast. When passion becomes a burden, the cost can be too high. Learn how he recognized the signs of burnout and decided to prioritize family and mental health over everything else.3️⃣ Quitting doesn’t have to mean giving up on your dreams—it can be a step toward clarity.We often see quitting as failure, but Austin’s story shows how letting go can actually be a strategic move. By stepping away from The Failure Podcast, he was able to focus his energy on personal growth and clarity. Sometimes, moving forward requires taking a step back.4️⃣ Real growth comes from running toward discomfort, not away from it.Austin emphasizes how discomfort is necessary for true growth. Whether it's making tough decisions or embracing your own limitations, the willingness to confront discomfort head-on can be the key to unlocking your full potential.5️⃣ Finding freedom sometimes means letting go.Letting go of something you once loved can be liberating. Austin shares how choosing to quit allowed him to reclaim his time, mental health, and creativity. It’s a lesson in understanding that freedom sometimes requires sacrifice.Chapters:📌 00:00 - Intro & Why Austin Quit The Failure Podcast📌 06:45 - The Cost of Chasing Success📌 15:30 - Passion Projects vs. Personal Life📌 25:10 - Why Quitting Isn’t Always Failure📌 34:45 - Mental Health & Self-Reflection📌 43:00 - Rediscovering Purpose & Letting Go📌 52:20 - The Discomfort of Growth📌 1:01:00 - Lessons Learned & Moving Forward📌 1:12:30 - Advice for Creators & Entrepreneurs📌 1:30:50 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action📌 1:41:00 - Outro & What’s Next