What If I Fail? Good. That Means You Tried.
Let me take you behind the scenes of my latest podcast episode, “What If I Fail?”—because if that question has ever echoed in your head at 2 a.m., congratulations. You’re officially human.
I’ve asked it. Loudly. Quietly. Repeatedly.
I’ve heard it in my own mind right before launching a company, standing backstage before giving a keynote, and yes—even before I helped build an entire country. (That’s a real thing, by the way. Slowjamastan. Look it up.)
But here’s the truth I share in this episode:
Fear of failure doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means you care. It means you’re stepping into something meaningful. It means you’re in the arena.
My First Attempt Wasn’t Perfect—But It Was Powerful
When I left the comfort of radio and went all-in on trivia and public speaking, I didn’t have a blueprint. I had a microphone, a dream, and…a healthy amount of anxiety. I wondered:
What if no one shows up?
What if they hate the game?
What if I’m not good enough?
But here’s what I learned—and what I want you to hear loud and clear:
The only thing worse than failing is never trying.
Every so-called failure I’ve had has taught me something that propelled the next success.
Failure Isn’t the End. It’s a Preview.
If you’ve been putting off that idea, that business, that big move—because you’re scared it won’t work—I want to challenge you to flip the script.
Instead of asking “What if I fail?”
Start asking “What if I succeed?”
What if your idea changes your life?
What if the world is waiting for exactly what you have?
What if your failure is just the first draft of your success story?
I’ve spoken on some of the biggest stages, created unforgettable trivia events for major brands, and helped launch a satirical nation with over 30,000 citizens worldwide. But none of that would’ve happened if I let fear of failure win.
Here’s Your Homework (Yes, I’m That Kind of Speaker)
Write down your “What If I Fail” fear. Name it. See it.
Now write the opposite. What if you succeed wildly?
Take one step toward it today. Doesn’t have to be big. But it has to be forward.
And if you need a little push, listen to the episode. I speak from experience—and I promise to keep it real, encouraging, and just a little bit funny.
📍 Listen now: Passport to Success Podcast
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