#140: Why Failure is a Skill Worth Building

In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with Lindsey Pope and explore the connections between entrepreneurship, resilience, health, and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from Lindsey’s experiences with strength training, business ownership, and community building, they discuss how failure can become a skill, why action creates clarity, and how sustainable success requires taking care of yourself first.The conversation also dives into the importance of relationship-building in business, learning to embrace imperfection, and recognizing that rest is often one of the most productive things entrepreneurs can do.If you've been overthinking your next business move, struggling with perfectionism, or feeling guilty about taking time off, this episode offers practical reminders that progress comes from action—not perfection. Ashlan and Victoria share candid stories about entrepreneurship, health challenges, networking, and the lessons that come from simply showing up consistently.Key TakeawaysFailure is a skill that can be developed through practice and resilience.Strength training and entrepreneurship share many of the same principles: consistency, growth, and incremental improvement.Clarity comes from taking action, not endlessly planning or overthinking.Perfectionism often delays progress more than mistakes ever will.Building genuine relationships remains one of the most important parts of growing a business.Marketing works best when it is supported by strong human connections.Taking time away from work fuels creativity, problem-solving, and better decision-making.Sustainable success requires prioritizing your physical and mental health.Entrepreneurs need to build recovery time into their routines just as intentionally as work time.Patience is often required when opportunities, proposals, and projects take longer than expected to develop.This episode references our conversation with Lindsey Pope, episode #139 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Host information:Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesConnect:On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today With Ashlan:https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson With Tory:https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram