Episode #171 What if it Doesn't Work?

August 29, 2023

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 Are you at a time in your life or business where you are not moving forward? Are you possibly stopping yourself from going forward because of the fear of failure (or even the fear of success)? 

 

These thoughts have nestled their way into all our minds at one point or another––What if it doesn't work? What if it goes bad? What will “they” think?

 

If this resonates with you, then I’m here to help you not only resolve these thoughts, but to shift your thoughts and mindset to a place that will set you up for success and move your business forward.

 

In this episode we explore

  • Times when thoughts of failure might creep in
  • Ways to resolve the thoughts
  • The impact these thoughts have on your business and mental health
  • How to process emotions during an end or a pivot
  • How to take pieces of a misstep and repurpose what you can
  • Setting limits, using data, and adjusting your mindset

 

Time Stamps

 

[1:30] Defining “it” when you have thoughts of failure- What is the “it” in the thought of What if it doesn’t work? Is it your business or a piece of your business? 

 

[3:22] Are your thoughts of failure stopping you before you start?- The fear that it won’t work, or possibly even input from other people, could be stopping you in your tracks as you launch your next big idea. 

 

[8:09] Doing your research can increase your chance for success- Market and customer research is one step in the right direction to prevent feelings of disappointment and increase your chances of success.

 

[10:40] Dealing with judgment- Sometimes we’re our own worst critic, but sometimes we have people who are less than encouraging. How should you handle this? 

 

[14:15] Fear of success?- Is fearing your own success even possible? Well it turns out yes it is, and sometimes it is the thing that is holding you back!

 

[16:28] Thoughts of failure when you’re “in flight”- It’s rarely ever the whole business that isn’t working. When thoughts of failure creep in while you’re “in flight” there are ways to stay grounded in data and processes to make adjustments.

 

[20:26] Maybe the data says it's not working. Now what?- Is it time to pull the plug? Is it time to pivot? 

 

[26:05] “What if it doesn’t work?” becomes your reality- Not all business ideas are going to be successes. So now it is time to deal with the negative feelings, which is not easy, but it is possible.


[30:33] I can help you bring your vision to life!- I would love to support you while you navigate not only your thoughts and mindset, but also the nitty-gritty details of launching your business.

Are you at a time in your life or business where you are not moving forward? Are you possibly stopping yourself from going forward because of the fear of failure (or even the fear of success)? 


These thoughts have nestled their way into all our minds at one point or another––What if it doesn't work? What if it goes bad? What will “they” think?


If this resonates with you, then I’m here to help you not only resolve these thoughts, but to shift your thoughts and mindset to a place that will set you up for success and move your business forward.


In this episode we explore

  • Times when thoughts of failure might creep in
  • Ways to resolve the thoughts
  • The impact these thoughts have on your business and mental health
  • How to process emotions during an end or a pivot
  • How to take pieces of a misstep and repurpose what you can
  • Setting limits, using data, and adjusting your mindset

Links from this Episode:

The Man in the Arena speech by Brené Brown

Root Cause Fishbone Diagram



Time Stamps


[1:30] Defining “it” when you have thoughts of failure- What is the “it” in the thought of What if it doesn’t work? Is it your business or a piece of your business? 


[3:22] Are your thoughts of failure stopping you before you start?- The fear that it won’t work, or possibly even input from other people, could be stopping you in your tracks as you launch your next big idea. 


[8:09] Doing your research can increase your chance for success- Market and customer research is one step in the right direction to prevent feelings of disappointment and increase your chances of success.


[10:40] Dealing with judgment- Sometimes we’re our own worst critic, but sometimes we have people who are less than encouraging. How should you handle this? 


[14:15] Fear of success?- Is fearing your own success even possible? Well it turns out yes it is, and sometimes it is the thing that is holding you back!


[16:28] Thoughts of failure when you’re “in flight”- It’s rarely ever the whole business that isn’t working. When thoughts of failure creep in while you’re “in flight” there are ways to stay grounded in data and processes to make adjustments.


[20:26] Maybe the data says it's not working. Now what?- Is it time to pull the plug? Is it time to pivot? 


[26:05] “What if it doesn’t work?” becomes your reality- Not all business ideas are going to be successes. So now it is time to deal with the negative feelings, which is not easy, but it is possible.


[30:33] I can help you bring your vision to life!- I would love to support you while you navigate not only your thoughts and mindset, but also the nitty-gritty details of launching your business.

Are you at a time in your life or business where you are not moving forward? Are you possibly stopping yourself from going forward because of the fear of failure (or even the fear of success)? 


These thoughts have nestled their way into all our minds at one point or another––What if it doesn't work? What if it goes bad? What will “they” think?


If this resonates with you, then I’m here to help you not only resolve these thoughts, but to shift your thoughts and mindset to a place that will set you up for success and move your business forward.


In this episode we explore

  • Times when thoughts of failure might creep in
  • Ways to resolve the thoughts
  • The impact these thoughts have on your business and mental health
  • How to process emotions during an end or a pivot
  • How to take pieces of a misstep and repurpose what you can
  • Setting limits, using data, and adjusting your mindset

Links from this Episode:

The Man in the Arena speech by Brené Brown

Root Cause Fishbone Diagram



Time Stamps


[1:30] Defining “it” when you have thoughts of failure- What is the “it” in the thought of What if it doesn’t work? Is it your business or a piece of your business? 


[3:22] Are your thoughts of failure stopping you before you start?- The fear that it won’t work, or possibly even input from other people, could be stopping you in your tracks as you launch your next big idea. 


[8:09] Doing your research can increase your chance for success- Market and customer research is one step in the right direction to prevent feelings of disappointment and increase your chances of success.


[10:40] Dealing with judgment- Sometimes we’re our own worst critic, but sometimes we have people who are less than encouraging. How should you handle this? 


[14:15] Fear of success?- Is fearing your own success even possible? Well it turns out yes it is, and sometimes it is the thing that is holding you back!


[16:28] Thoughts of failure when you’re “in flight”- It’s rarely ever the whole business that isn’t working. When thoughts of failure creep in while you’re “in flight” there are ways to stay grounded in data and processes to make adjustments.


[20:26] Maybe the data says it's not working. Now what?- Is it time to pull the plug? Is it time to pivot? 


[26:05] “What if it doesn’t work?” becomes your reality- Not all business ideas are going to be successes. So now it is time to deal with the negative feelings, which is not easy, but it is possible.


[30:33] I can help you bring your vision to life!- I would love to support you while you navigate not only your thoughts and mindset, but also the nitty-gritty details of launching your business.

Are you at a time in your life or business where you are not moving forward? Are you possibly stopping yourself from going forward because of the fear of failure (or even the fear of success)? 


These thoughts have nestled their way into all our minds at one point or another––What if it doesn't work? What if it goes bad? What will “they” think?


If this resonates with you, then I’m here to help you not only resolve these thoughts, but to shift your thoughts and mindset to a place that will set you up for success and move your business forward.


In this episode we explore

  • Times when thoughts of failure might creep in
  • Ways to resolve the thoughts
  • The impact these thoughts have on your business and mental health
  • How to process emotions during an end or a pivot
  • How to take pieces of a misstep and repurpose what you can
  • Setting limits, using data, and adjusting your mindset

Links from this Episode:

The Man in the Arena speech by Brené Brown

Root Cause Fishbone Diagram



Time Stamps


[1:30] Defining “it” when you have thoughts of failure- What is the “it” in the thought of What if it doesn’t work? Is it your business or a piece of your business? 


[3:22] Are your thoughts of failure stopping you before you start?- The fear that it won’t work, or possibly even input from other people, could be stopping you in your tracks as you launch your next big idea. 


[8:09] Doing your research can increase your chance for success- Market and customer research is one step in the right direction to prevent feelings of disappointment and increase your chances of success.


[10:40] Dealing with judgment- Sometimes we’re our own worst critic, but sometimes we have people who are less than encouraging. How should you handle this? 


[14:15] Fear of success?- Is fearing your own success even possible? Well it turns out yes it is, and sometimes it is the thing that is holding you back!


[16:28] Thoughts of failure when you’re “in flight”- It’s rarely ever the whole business that isn’t working. When thoughts of failure creep in while you’re “in flight” there are ways to stay grounded in data and processes to make adjustments.


[20:26] Maybe the data says it's not working. Now what?- Is it time to pull the plug? Is it time to pivot? 


[26:05] “What if it doesn’t work?” becomes your reality- Not all business ideas are going to be successes. So now it is time to deal with the negative feelings, which is not easy, but it is possible.


[30:33] I can help you bring your vision to life!- I would love to support you while you navigate not only your thoughts and mindset, but also the nitty-gritty details of launching your business.  

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