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August 12, 2025 16 mins

If you’re a high-achiever stepping into entrepreneurship, the first year, or even the first few years can feel like a shock to the system. You go from being the rockstar at your corporate job to feeling like a rookie overnight. The wins feel smaller, the failures feel bigger, and the praise? Well… it’s pretty much up to you to give it to yourself.

In this episode of Lead a Life You Can Love, I’m sharing the raw truth about what it’s like to navigate the messy middle (and beginning) of building a business; Especially when you’re used to always coming out on top. We’ll talk about why failure hits harder for overachievers, how to reframe it as part of your success story, and the mindset shifts that will help you keep going when nothing seems to be working.

You’ll walk away with:

·       A new definition of failure that fuels your growth

·       Mindset hacks to keep your confidence intact

·       Practical tools for bouncing back faster after setbacks

·       Encouragement to keep showing up, even when the results aren’t instant

Whether you’re in your first year of business or navigating a tough season, this episode will remind you that you’re not broken, you’re building and you've got this!

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