Studying Failure

Today's episode is with the host of the wildly successful top 20 entrepreneurship podcast, Mr. Alex Sanfilippo. His podcast, Creating a Brand, shares actionable content from successful leaders and subject matter experts on topics that help entrepreneurs make their first or next step in business the right one. As no stranger to failure, Alex has had multiple failed business ideas, but what separates Alex is that he knows how to use his failures to his advantage. Alex has a passion for entrepreneurship and adding value to your life and business through his podcast, blog, masterclass, and upcoming book. Some of the things we talk about are:How focusing on giving value helps shift your focus from the end result to the present moment.How and when Alex's life shifted from wanting to make 30 Under 30 to  wanting to give valueWhat the question, "Were you a person of value or a person of profit" has done for Alex and his mindsetHow when you're serving people, it's really hard to fail.How to change your lens to see failure as an opportunityHow having a mindset of abundance will help shift your lens from failure being a terrible thing to failure being an opportunity.A couple of reflection hack's that Alex uses to create his best self on a daily basis. 

Today, we’re hanging out with former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, and development coach – Thane Marcus Ringler. Thane currently lives out in CO with his newly married wife Evan and is passionate about speaking TO the journey FROM the journey. After competing as a professional golfer, Thane refocused his efforts on bringing the habits, mindsets, and disciplines of a Pro Golfer to people in everyday life. Through coaching, online courses, blog posts, books, his podcast The Up & Comers Show, and love for making a great cup of coffee, Thane Marcus has the resources you need to live and work better.Some of the things we talk about are:What makes a great cup of coffee a GREAT cup of coffeeHow to make sure that we don't get our identity wrapped up in WHAT WE DOThe practical tips that we used to work through after leaving his dream of playing on the PGA TourThe lessons that he has learned from GolfHow to fight the YIPS no matter what area of your life in battling with itThe importance of using the 3 Step method, Retroactively, Actively, and Proactively, to learn from the difficult times you've gone throughHow self-awareness is not a destination. It’s an ongoing processHow being able to show your emotions is a superpower that we both are so thankful for our wives to be able to pull those emotions out of usWhy neither the failures nor the success is what’s important…Thane's IG - @thanemarcusThane's FB - Thane Marcus RinglerThane's Twitter - @thanemarcusThane's Website - https://www.thanemarcus.com/Thane's Course - Take Ownership - Growing Self-AwarenessThane's Book - From Here to ThereStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this short clip, Jake shares how to reframe your fears. Whether those fears are starting a business, dating, fear of failing, whatever it might be, Jake gives tips on how to reframe those fears so that you can push past those fears.The full episode is filled with value as Jake shares the importance of the question, why not me; how to separate your behavior from your identity, why we need to pursue something outside of our comfort zone every single day and so much more!Episode 34 - Elevate Your Life with Lifestyle Entrepreneur and Founder of Professional Basketball Combine, Jake KelferJake's IG - @jakekelferJake's Twitter - @jakekelferJake's Facebook - @jakekelferjourneyJake's Website - https://www.jakekelfer.com/Jake's Book - Elevate BeyondStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we get to hang out with a Guinness World Record Holder, Mr. Chris Duffin. Chris is known as the Mad Scientist of Strength as he is the only person to Squat & Deadlift 1,000lbs for reps. He is an inventor, thought leader, and serial entrepreneur. Chris is the co-founder of Kabuki Strength, a globally recognized brand, where he serves as the Chief Visionary Officer. Chris’s book, The Eagle and the Dragon, gives incredible advice and motivation as it follows Chris’ journey into the darkness of his own heart. You get to witness the powerful transformation of alcoholism, pain, and defeat turn into vision, character, and victory. Some of the things we talk about are:How Chris used his upbringing of homelessness, living in the woods, drugs, taking full custody of his younger siblings and so much more to fuel his successHow you NEED to be in love with the processWhy Chris chose to sell his homes, properties, etc... and move into a small apartmentThe difference between a WANTREPRENEUR and an ENTREPRENEURWhy you need to figure out what your "North Star" is so that when times of failure, setback, or slowness comes you know WHY you're continuing to push forwardThe 3 Step Process for organizing your life and timeWhy we need to let our children FAIL at an early age to ultimately set them up to be strong resilient adultsThe 3 Things that ALL GREAT ONES have in common. In order to be GREAT, you need ALL 3.Chris's IG - @mad_scientist_duffinChris's FB - @chrisduffinstrongChris's LinkedIn - Chris DuffinChris's Website - https://christopherduffin.com/Chris's Book - The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and ReinventionKabuki Strength Website - Kabuki StrengthStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we get to hang out with one of the most sought-after sales experts in the world. He is a domination mindset coach and new economy keynote speaker – Joe Semaan. Joe’s story is about as inspiring as they come. He moved out to CA and lived out of his car for 5 months; Lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, his credit, and was evicted from his home; Started a coaching business with zero money in the middle of the great recession in 2007-2008 just to name a few! Through this all though, he learned how to create a high-performance culture in today’s business world along with the 2 most essential and recession-proof skills needed to win in life and business.Some of the things we talk about are:How we tend to OVER-GLORIFY failureThe excitement of failure and what that meansWhy self-awareness is CRUCIAL to you succeeding in lifeHow the most motivating times of Joe's life have come from painThe one solution for anyone to make a switch from failure to success or from pain to healingHow we need to EXPECt failure, heartbreak, setback, etc... and see them as little gifts designed to help you make better adjustments so you don't waste even more time.How if you never give up, you can't lose.Why Joe clings so tightly to his childhood which has helped him succeed as an adult.Joe's IG - @joecoachJoe's FB - @joecoachTOPJoe's Website - Joe SemaanJoe's LinkedIn - Joe SemaanStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we’re hanging out with Financial Educator, High-Performance Life Coach, and International Best Selling Author – Rory Douglas. Rory has over 25 years of experience in the Entertainment and Investment industry empowering entrepreneurs to pursue their purpose. Today, he supports individuals in answering the questions: “Who Am I, What do I want, and How do I get it? Douglas is a Master Coach who combines life coaching with the principles of spiritual psychology to support people out of suffering and limitation and into fulfillment. Bottom line: he helps people get “over it and on with it!”  Some of the things we talk about are:How people need to understand both sides of faith: Success and FailureHow success is found in a pile of mistakesThe difference between being stretched and squeezedHow most people spend so much time looking outwardly for greatness when really we should be looking inwardly because that's where true greatness lives.How to use your setbacks as your superpowerHow your dreams are not figments of your imagination. They're really glimpses of your future.YOU HAVE GREATNESS INSIDE OF YOU!

In this short clip, Pete talks about how figuring out your MVP (Mission, Vision, and Purpose) will help clarify and simplify your life. He then gives 3 practical tips on HOW to figure out your MVP and apply it to your life every day.The full episode is amazing! Pete shares so many practical tips and tools on how to improve your day to day life, how to keep going after you fail, along with why we should pursue significance over success. Episode 26 - Choose Significance over Success with National Director at Nation of Coaches, Pete WehryPete's Twitter - @CoachPeteWehryPete's Facebook - Peter M. WehryNation of Coaches Website - https://www.nationsofcoaches.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we are hanging with America’s #1 Millennial Expert, Gabrielle Bosche. Gabrielle is a Millennial Strategist and one of the most booked Millennial motivation experts in the world. She is the founder and President of The Millennial Solution, an international training and consulting company bridging the generation gap. Gabrielle is a two-time bestselling author and TEDx sensation who has spoken on stages with the top performers in the world. She has developed Millennial engagement strategies for presidential campaigns, top military generals, and Fortune 500 companies. Gabrielle and her husband’s most recent book, The Purpose Factor, helps you gain extreme clarity for why you're here and what to do about it. The book has received high praise from people such as The Rock, Lewis Howes, Marie Forleo, Simone Biles, and many many more.Some of the things we talk about are:How to define PURPOSEIf your purpose shifts in different stages of your life or if it always stays the sameThe 4 Elements that purpose is made ofHow to move from "oh crap, I might fail at this. " To - "Let's rock n roll even if I might fail."The 3 questions we should ask ourselves after we "fail"How, if you look at failure as feeding your ego, your perspective on failure changes.How your "WHY" is your motivation and your Purpose is more of a question of "WHO" - WHO are you and WHO are you going to helpWhat is our "PULL-PASSION" and why is it so important to personally growThe Purpose Factor: Extreme Clarity for Why You're Here and What to Do About It.Gabrielle's IG - @gabrielleboscheGabrielle's Twitter - @SaysGabrielleGabrielle's FB - @Gabrielle Bosche (Jackson)Gabrielle's Website - Gabrielle BoscheStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this short clip, Justin talks about why, if someone wants to be great, they NEED to leave their comfort zone. He says, "Making new mistakes is making progress in disguise." The full episode is incredible! Justin's enthusiasm is through the roof and you can sense that he has this earnest desire to help people improve their mental state. Episode 9 is jam-packed with practical tips that you can apply to your life TODAY!Episode 9 - Using Failure to Fuel You with Justin Su'aJustin's IG - @justinsuaJustin's Twitter - @JustinsuaJustin's Podcast - Increase Your ImpactJustin's Book - Parent Pep TalksJustin's Book - Mentally Tough TeensStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we are hanging out with one of the nation’s top 10 motivational speakers – Brant Menswar. Brant is a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership. He’s been on stage for some of the top corporations in the country compelling audiences to dive deeper into their lives and start living on purpose. He has a powerful new book, Black Sheep, that shows you how to unleash your own black sheep―the five core values that make you who you are―to unleash the extraordinary, awe-inspiring, undiscovered you.Some of the things we talked about are:How failure, similar to a rocket ship, is a launching pad to your success.How Brant's biggest failure of his life led to him writing Black SheepThe 3 questions to ask yourself on figuring out if a decision is a good decision or not How good decisions have nothing to do with the outcomesHow to figure out your non-negotiables in lifeHow sheep come running to the person who feeds them - not necessarily the owner. So. feed your sheep!Brant's Book - Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered YouFind Your Black Sheep WebsiteBrant's IG - @BrantMenswarBrant's Twitter - @BrantMenswarBrant's FB - @BrantMenswarBrant's Podcast - Thoughts That RockBrant's Website - Brant MenswarStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this short clip, we talk about a few different ways to prepare yourself mentally for failure along with how to continue pressing on through the failure.The full episode is so good as we talk about constructing your success from your failures. Dave is a seasoned entrepreneur and has been through it all. He’s been featured on Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Entrepreneur Magazine, and much more. Dave has some incredible insight and wisdom to share from the lessons that he has learned on his journey.Episode 24 - Constructing Your Success with Dave FerreraDave's IG - @daveferreraocDave's LinkedIn - Dave FerreraDave's Website - https://www.quantumfundoc.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we’re hanging out with the Hosts of the Sweat It Out Podcast, Anthony Mendez and Josh Evans. Sweat It Out features real-life conversations between Anthony and Josh with fitness industry leaders talking about current workout trends, take-home tips, and business advice from those who know the fitness industry best. Anthony is a top athlete and coach for PUMA specializing in loaded and unloaded movement training as well as a coach for fitness professionals looking to take their business to the next level. Josh is a Strength & Conditioning coach specializing in unconventional movement, incorporating methods such as steel mace, KB, and bodyweight training. They are both all about nourishing the MIND, BODY, & SOUL through movement and nutrition. This episode is a lot of fun as we talk about:The importance of failureHow failure is feedbackHow failure is actually the light that guides you in a dark roomThe importance of letting people fall flat on their face and failWhy we need to do uncomfortable things every dayWhy we need to calendar in our success every dayHow we wouldn't know what failure is if we did not failAnthony's IG - @mendezfitnessJosh's IG - @themvmtcoachAnthony's Website - https://mendezfitness.com/Sweat It Out Podcast IG - @sweatitout.podcastSweat It Out PodcastStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

We talk about a couple of my "No Quit Living" stories. We also talk about the importance of finding time to read; what accountability means to me; and why I chose the quote from Batman Begins, "Why do we fall down? so that we can get back up."You can also find mine and Chris's conversation below from his time with me on the Studying Failure podcast.Episode 36 - No Quit Living with Christopher J. WirthChris's IG - @no_quit_livingChris's Podcast - No Quit LivingChris's Website - https://www.noquitliving.com/Chris's Book - The Positivity TribeStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we get to talk with the VP of Growth at IMVU, the World’s Largest 3D Avatar Chat game. We’re hanging with Lomit Patel. Lomit is a seasoned growth marketing executive who has held leadership roles at various early-stage startups to help scale growth to $500M+ valuations including Roku (IPO), Texture (acquired by Apple), TrustedID (acquired by Equifax), and Earthlink. He is a public speaker, author, advisor, and recognized as a Mobile Hero by Liftoff. Lomit’s new best-selling book, LEAN AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to Grow hit #1 as a New Release in Business Marketing upon its release back in March.This episode is so powerful as Lomit opens up and gets vulnerable about his childhood and how his experiences as a kid helped set him up for the success that he has created today.Some of the things we talk about are:The importance of defining success and failure for yourself instead of living it through someone else's lens.How he learned at a young age that it's better to be interested than to be interesting.The importance of being able to communicate well with people. If you don't know how to communicate well, you will be limited to how far you can go.Why we need to build the muscle of resiliency by putting ourselves outside of our comfort zone.Why as parents we need to define the action instead of the person.If people should pursue failure.Parenting & failure and the importance of actions over words. Lomit's LinkedIn - Lomit PatelLomit's Website - https://www.lomitpatel.com/Lomit's Book - LEAN AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to GrowStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Episode 17 - Turning Crisis into Success with Richard & Charly JaffeCharly's IG - @charlyjaffeRichard's Twitter - @rbjaffeBook Website - https://www.crisisintosuccess.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the things we talk about are:How our healthcare system has failed usWhy we must get to the core of our issues and stop just putting a band-aid on everythingWhy we need to start speaking kindly and compassionately to our bodiesWhen we think our body is failing us, we need to change the way we view our body. Why we need to stop focusing primarily on the pain and start looking elsewhere in the body.Why we need to treat what doesn't move well and not only on what's painful.Dr. Armia's IG - @docphyzioDr. Armia's LinkedIn - @Dr. Armia AbdoDr. Amia's Website - https://docphyzio.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Anthony's Youtube Video on the 6 Stages of Logically Processing FailureAnthony's IG - @AnthonyTrucksAnthony's Twitter - @AnthonyTrucksAnthony's Facebook - Anthony TrucksAnthony's Youtube - Anthony TrucksAnthony's Website - https://anthonytrucks.com/Anthony's Podcast - Aww Shift PodcastStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the highlights from this episode are:Zig Ziglar's quote - "Failure is an event, not a person."How we should Frame our Failures.What Chris means by using the 24-hour rule after a loss or failure.How to get out of and make sure we don't stay in the mindset of wallowing in our failures.Why we need to study failure to achieve success.Chris and I talk about when people fail us, and he uses a tremendous analogy of being on a bus.The importance of owning your failure.Chris's IG - @no_quit_livingChris's Podcast - No Quit LivingChris's Website - https://www.noquitliving.com/Chris's Book - The Positivity TribeStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Todd's IG - @todd.stottTodd's Twitter - @ToddStottlemyreTodd's Website - https://toddofficial.com/Todd's Book - Relentless Success: 9 Point System for Major League AchievementTodd's Youtube - Todd StottlemyreStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the highlights from this episode are:The one question he is continuously asking himself, "Why Not Me?"How he started PBC and the fears that came with thatHow we go about separating our behavior from our identityHow defining success for yourself will help drive nearly every decisionWhy we just need 1 person to believe in usHow we can reframe our fears and failuresIf what you're doing feels weird and/or uncomfortable, you're headed in the right directionJake's IG - @jakekelferJake's Twitter - @jakekelferJake's Facebook - @jakekelferjourneyJake's Website - https://www.jakekelfer.com/Jake's Book - Elevate BeyondStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Laura's IG - @heylgoLaura's Twitter - @heylgoLaura's Website - https://lauragassnerotting.com/Laura's Facebook - Laura Gassner OttingLaura's Youtube - Laura Gassner OttingLaura's Book - Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best LifeStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the highlights from this episode are:Why leadership is 10% what happens and 90% what happens to you.What he did to take a failing gym and turn it into a profitable thriving one.How as a leader you get your people to level-up.When he knew he had something special with Snap Fitness.How you don't need to have everything figured out in your 20's or 30's.How we continue pressing on through our failures.Why our people need to know we believe in them.How failure is a part of winning. You MUST love in order to win.Peter's IG - @peter_tauntonPeter's Twitter - @petertauntonPeter's Facebook - Peter TauntonPeter's Youtube - Peter TauntonPeter's Website - https://petertaunton.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Dave's IG - @davidmeltzerDave's Twitter - @davidmeltzerDave's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook/id1271087930Dave's Website - https://dmeltzer.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the highlights from this episode are:How and Why Anthony came into this world feeling like a failureWhat he means by setting yourself up for failure.The 6 Stages of Logically Processing FailureHow we are not the outcome/branches of a tree. We instead are the tree that creates those branches.The importance of sitting with yourself and having tough conversations to start to download the right type of software in your brain.Often times, we don't go into the "cave" for fear of a monster, but it's inside that cave where the treasure is.  Once we reach that treasure, we unlock something great. That's how failure is!Why we need to "Earn our Failures."Quote from the Episode: "You cannot go back and tell people how to run the race until you’ve crossed the finish line"Anthony's IG - @AnthonyTrucksAnthony's Twitter - @AnthonyTrucksAnthony's Facebook - Anthony TrucksAnthony's Youtube - Anthony TrucksAnthony's Website - https://anthonytrucks.com/Anthony's Podcast - Aww Shift PodcastStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Morgan's IG - @morganstuart18Morgan's Twitter - @MorganStuart18Defense Club IG - @defenseclubThe Packaged Deal IG - @thepackageddealDefense Club Website - https://www.defenseclub.com/The Packaged Deal Website - https://packageddeal.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some highlights from this episode are:The secret to ensuring that you never fail again.The power of having the right perspective.Why the LEAP foundation is so powerful.A story that Dr. Bill heard on the radio about a billionaire getting ALS and how that story helped change Dr. Bill's life.How and Why Dr. Bill refuses to fail if he truly believes in somethingWhat drove Dr. Bill to improve so that he could continue on as the dentist on Extreme MakeoverThe 2 Things he stresses at LEAP: 1) Don't wait for opportunities in life, make them. 2) When you get an opportunity, don't take it. Master it!Dr. Bill's IG - @drbilldorfmanDr. Bill's Podcast - Meet the MentorLEAP Foundation Website - https://www.leapfoundation.com/LEAP Foundation IG - @leapfoundationLEAP Foundation Youtube - The LEAP FoundationStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Alan's IG - @alansteinjrAlan's Twitter -@AlanSteinJrAlan's Website - https://alansteinjr.com/Alan's Book Website - "Raise Your Game"Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Pete loves people. He cares about discipleship and helping people grow, learn, and develop.Some highlights from this episode are:Why we need to treat ourselves as the MVP (and that doesn't stand for Most Valuable Person)Why we also need to have our own MVP (Mission, Value, and Purpose) to live byThe power of Clarifying, Simplifying, and Magnifying everything in your lifeWhy Pete believes significance is more important than successPete shares the 4 Awares that are powerful for personal growthHow you can't give what you don't have, which is why you need to invest time in yourselfWhy we should strive to be more like Palm trees during a hurricaneQuote from the Episode: Be willing to analyze who you are, what you do, and why you do it. If you do that and continue to forge ahead, learn, listen, and grow, you won't only be successful. You might even have the great privilege of being significant.Pete's Twitter - @CoachPeteWehryPete's Facebook - Peter M. WehryNation of Coaches Website - https://www.nationsofcoaches.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Adam's IG - @a_bradley5Adam's Twitter - @ABradley5Lead 'Em Up  IG - @leademupLead 'Em Up Twitter - @Lead_Em_UpHardwood Hustle IG - @hardwood_hustleHardwood Hustle Twitter - @Hardwood_HustleLead 'Em Up Website - https://leademup.com/Hardwood Hustle Website - http://hardwoodhustle.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some highlights from this episode are:The importance of staying in your lane and doing what you do well!The lessons that he learned from playing organized sports growing up, and how they translate directly to the business worldWhy we need to expect failure and build it in when we are starting something newThe importance of letting the people on your team failWhy he would send his message of success and failure to kids instead of adultsWhy being fired from a company he helped start and not becoming a millionaire before 30 was one of the biggest blessings of his life.Quote from the Episode: You have to build in failure to whatever you're doing. Build it in because it will happen.Dave's IG - @daveferreraocDave's LinkedIn - Dave FerreraDave's Website - https://www.quantumfundoc.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Cody's IG - @cody.boomboomCody's Twitter - @Cody_BoomBoomCody's Website - https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some highlights from this episode are:The first thing we must do to forgive others and ourselves.Why detachment is the key to happiness.The importance of making a plan and focusing on that end goal.Why, in her mind, failure is success because they are intertwined. They're not mutually exclusive.Pam's parenting tactics, and how she's prepared her kids for "failure".The importance of enjoying our defeats.Why we need to develop the lost art of critical thinking.How to make mistakes really is just a self-created construct. Pam's positivity is infectious. Following, listening to, and heeding what she has to say will elevate your life.Quote from the Episode: Enjoy your defeats. They're equally as important if not more important than your success. The wins are little notches on the belt, but the defeats are where you really grow. The defeats are where the meat is, and where the growth occurs. Pam's IG - @pamchristiannPam's Twitter - @PamMChristianPam's Facebook - Pam ChristianPam's Youtube - Pam ChristianPam's Website - https://thepamchristiangroup.com/Pam's Podcast - The JuiceStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some highlights from this episode are:Why not getting drafted was one of the greatest blessings ever.What he means by influence being a superpower and how to develop that as a superpower.How every result breaks down into 3 components: Process Mastery, Influence Mastery, and Self Mastery.The 3 lessons he's learned from being a dad about failure and success.What he considers to be the biggest failure of his life (and it has nothing to do with business or baseball).Indispensable element number one of making sure relationships are not viewed as transactional relationships: loving people unconditionally with boundaries.Realizing that everything people will do is either an act of love or a cry for help will allow you to love people unconditionally with correct boundaries.His greatest growth area to this day is letting people do their share, which sometimes means letting them "crash" and get hurt.Why we should learn from people who have not only done what you want to do but who can also teach it well.Sean also gave me the opportunity to why I do what I do.  He asked me why I started doing this podcast, and I was able to share with him in detail my WHY. You can find those 5 minutes starting at 39:59.Quote from the Episode: There is nothing that is permanent or complete enough that could constitute as failure. I cheat failure by saying that it doesn't even exist. Every single thing is bringing us closer to our ultimate dreams, vision, and impact.Quote from the Episode: Adding value to people will bring value back to you. The greatest value you can add to people is loving them and giving them your wisdom and leadership.Sean's IG - @seanrcallagySean's Twitter - @SeanRCallagySean's Facebook - @seancallagyunblindedSean's Youtube - Sean CallagyUNBLINDED Website - https://unblindedmastery.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

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This episode is a lot of fun! Travis's energy is infectious! He has a lot of insight to share and openly shares his past struggles. Some of the things we talk about are:Travis's 3 Major Failures in his life.What he's learned about himself as a dad and an entrepreneurThe 3 things he credits his success over the past 11 years of being an entrepreneurThe importance of being your own cheerleaderWhy you need to ALWAYS be learning and growing no matter where you are in your journeyIf you are an entrepreneur or thinking about jumping into entrepreneurship, you will not want to miss this episode. Travis's IG - @2tallinTravis's Twitter - @2TALLINmaniaTravis's Podcast - Be Real ShowTravis's Youtube - Travis HuffReal TimeOutsource Website - https://www.realtimeoutsource.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

This episode is so powerful as Richard and Charly both have an incredible desire to help, serve, and work with people. They are givers, and this episode exudes that passion. Some of the things we talk about are:How your lowest moment can lead to your greatest growthDepression, Anxiety, Thoughts of Suicide - What to do when you are feeling those things and what to do when someone you know is battling those thoughtsThe difference between Defeat and FailureWhy we need to separate our self-worth from our achievementsSince crisis is inevitable, how do we deal with it when it comes and how can we prepare for it?Why, in whatever situation we find ourselves in, we should ask for helpHow fear is really just a false expectation of the actual results.If you or someone you know is struggling with the difficult thoughts of Depression, Anxiety, and/or thoughts of Suicide, let them know that you love them; that they matter; and as Charly suggested, sit with them and let them know you are there for them!Charly's IG - @charlyjaffeRichard's Twitter - @rbjaffeBook Website - https://www.crisisintosuccess.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:The importance of being resilient and staying curious during your times of failure.Why we need to separate what we do from our identity.The power of leaning into your faith.Why we should be thankful for the tough times as they are making us better.Learning to respond with grace and putting yourself in other people's shoes is vital for your growth.What the phrase, "Keep the Fork" means, and why it's an important phrase for your growth.Andrew loves people and discipleship. He uses basketball as a tool to build relationships and help people grow. He's been through tough times, and so when he talks the talk about being thankful for the tough times, he can back it up.Andrew's IG - @CoachWingreenAndrew's Twitter - @CoachWingreenAndrew's Website - http://www.coachwingreen.com/Andrew's Facebook - Andrew WingreenBook Recommendation #1 - What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture by Ben HorowitzBook Recommendation #2 - Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization by John Wooden and Steve JamisonStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_ 

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:How failure is not FINAL - it's FULCRUM. It's where you find out what you're made of.The importance of living on consonance where what you do matches who you areWhy we can't judge our bloopers by other people's highlight reels.The importance of pursuing being uncomfortable to become a better you.Why changing the voice of the governor in our head to be a cheerleader will help us grow, learn, and become a "new person".Why LGO credits her success to showing up, shutting up, and doing the work not just for herself but more importantly for other people.The 3 Questions we should ask ourselves if we want to start a business or new venture.Why the world desperately needs us to be a better version of ourselves.LGO is deeply deeply passionate about helping people become a better version of themself. She is someone who talks the talk because she has walked the walk! This episode is so full of energy from the first couple of minutes so be sure you are ready for this one because it is something special!Laura's IG - @heylgoLaura's Twitter - @heylgoLaura's Website - https://lauragassnerotting.com/Laura's Facebook - Laura Gassner OttingLaura's Youtube - Laura Gassner OttingLaura's Book - Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best LifeBook Recommendation #1 - Fearless Leadership by Carey LohrenzBook Recommendation #2 - On the Edge by Alison LevineStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the things we talk about are: How Todd almost walked away from the game of baseball before his career took off 30 day laterThe importance of Understanding the ProcessHow failure is the Multivitamin to successLetting failure be our TEACHERWhy we need to let our failures Refine us instead of Define usHow Todd lead himself during his times of struggle and adversityOwning your goals vs Having someone Cast them for youWhy we NEED to DREAMTodd is passionate about personal development and it shines from the start! Be sure to have either a pen and paper ready or your notes section on your phone because this episode is so special! Todd's IG - @todd.stottTodd's Twitter - @ToddStottlemyreTodd's Website - https://toddofficial.com/Todd's Book - Relentless Success: 9 Point System for Major League AchievementTodd's Youtube - Todd StottlemyreStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode we talk about:How losing over 100+ Million Dollars was NOT rock bottom for himLiving in the different worlds of givingBecoming a Ferocious BuddhaThe importance of celebrating mistakesWhat he means by Stop, Drop, and Roll to get out of Ego-Based ConsciousnessThe 3 questions we should ask our kids, employees, and ourselves every single day.Dave's IG - @davidmeltzerDave's Twitter - @davidmeltzerDave's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook/id1271087930Dave's Website - https://dmeltzer.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode, we talk about:The 3 things each person should do and remember when going through failure.How to lead yourself and others during failureHow Proximity Reduces DoubtWhat each leader should do to ensure trust and belief in his/her teammatesHow his faith informs and guides him throughout his life, specifically when he's struggling with failure.How we shouldn't compare our lives to someone else's highlight reel on Social Media.Why we should spend Big Time on Big Things.Quote from the Episode: Don't give in when failure happens. It doens't mean there is anything wrong with you. Just keep goingChris's IG - dr_chrishobbsChris's Twitter - @Dr_ChrisHobbsChris's Blog - Bite Down and Don't Let GoStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Some of the other things that we cover in this episode are:Why he started Be Contagious and how he uses those two words to impact the people he comes into contact with every single day.The 4 things to remind yourself DAILY to improve your lifeHow the school system doesn't prepare you on how to be a good man or woman.The importance of finding our creativity again as adultsThe difference between MISSION vs. GOALS3 Core Principles to achieve growth in any area of your lifeQuote from the Episode: "Our level of greatness rises with the words we say and feed ourselves."Hernando's IG - @coachhpjrHernando's Twitter - @hernandojrHernando's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-contagious-leadership-experience/id1223760511 Hernando's Website - http://hernandoplanells.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

This episode is so powerful that I had to break it up into two parts. In the first part, Hernando really opens up and is vulnerable about:The struggles he went through when he had his son at the age of 21 and having no job.How he struggled with feeling of failure as a dad to his two kids.The pain of living on the opposite coast as his kids for the past 8 years after his divorce.What the term, "Disney-land dad" means to him and how he decided to OWN that title instead of being ashamed by it.Why he is the self-promoted "King of Failure"Takeaway from the Episode: The vulnerability and openness that Hernando speaks with is so powerful! It moved me!Hernando's IG - @coachhpjrHernando's Twitter - @hernandojrHernando's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-contagious-leadership-experience/id1223760511 Hernando's Website - http://hernandoplanells.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode, we talk with Justin about:How not all failures are created equal.The 3 important questions that he and his wife ask their kids to help water their ambition.The lessons that he learned from his immigrant parents regarding both success and failure.How we are selling ourselves short by thinking we don't learn from success. "You either win or you lose. Either way, you learn."Why the words, "You're all talk" from his wife gave Justin the push he needed to pursue his dream.The importance of learning that, Failure is feedback; Failure doesn't define you; Failure should be used to make you better.Quote from the Episode: "Failure is like fire - It can either burn and severely hurt you, or you can use it to be a light and guide you along your path"Justin's IG - @justinsuaJustin's Twitter - @JustinsuaJustin's Podcast - Increase Your ImpactJustin's Book - Parent Pep TalksJustin's Book - Mentally Tough Teens Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode, we talk with Mike about:How you are more than _______. It's part of your identity but not your entire identity.Why the most important relationship you can have is not with your parents, spouse, employees, etc... It's with yourself!How he overcame the heroin-like withdrawal symptoms of pharmaceutical medicationTwo different exercises that he shares to help you change your self conscious and internal state.How a flight back from Indonesia to Milwaukee completely altered his life.The power of Surrender, Self-Forgiveness, and Self-Compassion.Quote from the Episode: "If we're struggling with failure, it's not because of what happened. It's our emotional attachment to what happened and our fear that it's going to be permanent, and it's not going to change."Mike's IG - @whoismikeleeMike's Twitter - @mikeleewhoisMike's LinkedIn - @whoismikeleeThrive3 Basketball Training Website - https://trainthrive3.com/Mike's Website - Mindshift LabsMike's Book - UN/TRAIN Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode, we talk with Morgan about:Her acronym - ASAP - what it means and why it's so powerfulWhy she and her team needed to fail to improve her businessWhy you need to forgive yourself for failingWhat #maximizefailure really means to herWhat Morgan's biggest regret isThis episode was so awesome! I love how passionate Morgan is about what she does. She was awesome to connect with, and I know you're going to learn so much from this episode just as I did. Morgan's IG - @morganstuart18Morgan's Twitter - @MorganStuart18Defense Club IG - @defenseclubThe Packaged Deal IG - @thepackageddealDefense Club Website - https://www.defenseclub.com/The Packaged Deal Website - https://packageddeal.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

This episode is so powerful!  Some of the things we talk about in this episode are: the importance of falling in love with the process; why education is so important, so that even when your outside self/situations aren't changing, your mind is; how the fear of judgment & acceptance keeps us from success; the 4 A's to help you grow and develop through ANY situation; why Cody doesn't think he would be where he is now without FAILING because as he says, "Failure is a prerequisite to success." All of this and so much more. Grab your pen and paper and get ready!In this episode, we talk with Cody about:How the 4 A's: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, Accelerate can help you in any situationWhy he needed to fail in trying to start his previous companiesWhy failure is the prerequisite to successHow your Why and your Purpose are totally different and why you need to identify those two thingsWhy he leans so heavily on self-educationThe power of EmpathyThis episode was so power-packed! I kept on pausing, taking notes, and then rewinding different parts of it.Cody's IG - @cody.boomboomCody's Twitter - @Cody_BoomBoomCody's Website - https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode, we talk with Ken about how to overcome your fear of failure; The importance of remembering these 4 words: Your Time Will Come; Why being a good person can make you a bad parent; What being a parent has taught Ken about failure and success; What he did when he came to a crossroad in his personal journey at the age of 30... All this and so much more so make sure you grab your pen and some paper because you will need it.Ken's IG - @kencolemanKen's Twitter -@KenColemanKen's Website - https://www.kencoleman.com/Ken's Book -The Proximity Principle Ken's Show - The Ken Coleman ShowStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this episode, we talk about parenting kids through failure, the importance of depersonalizing your failures, and how he believes he would have even a higher level of success and happiness now had he done ____________. He gave insight as to what his mindset is now compared to what it used to be, what he did to prepare himself to jump from one industry to another, and much much more.In this episode, we talk with Alan about:The importance of being Process-oriented over Goal-orientedWhy failure should be embracedHow whatever it is that you are going through RIGHT NOW, you will overcome it.Parenting our children through failureHow he views failure and successAlan was absolutely incredible to connect with, and the value that he gives away is unbelievable. You can find "All Things Alan Stein, Jr." down below along with his podcast recommendation.Alan's IG - @alansteinjrAlan's Twitter -@AlanSteinJrAlan's Website - https://alansteinjr.com/Alan's Book Website - "Raise Your Game"Alan's Podcast Recommendation - "Standing Ovation" by Jay BaerStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

The quote from Seneca immediately comes to mind when thinking about this episode, "He who indulges empty fears earns himself real fears." Jackie is a professional ballerina, personal trainer, fitness competitor and teacher. In this episode, we not only talk about what success and failure mean to her. But we also spend quite a bit of time on what scares Jackie most and she gets pretty vulnerable with what one of her biggest fears is and what she does to conquer that fear every single day. It's so relatable it's unbelievable.We also talk about what her 60 Seconds of Wisdom would be, which comes from the show, The Last Airbender, and man is it powerful! Jackie IG - @jackies_world360Jackie's FB - Jackie RussoBook and Podcast Recommendation - https://www.studyingfailure.com/booksStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_