Ep 246 Fail Forward — Why Mistakes Are Fuel for Growth

In this episode, we break down one of the biggest performance killers in sports: fear of failure. Inspired by the book Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson, this episode teaches athletes how to stop seeing mistakes as identity threats and start seeing them as learning opportunities. You’ll learn the difference between harmful mistakes and intelligent failures, why elite athletes recover faster after errors, and how to build a mindset that thrives under pressure instead of fearing it. If you’ve ever hesitated, overthought, played scared, or struggled to recover after mistakes—this episode is for you. Today’s Action Step:  About Today Matters Today Matters is your 2–4 minute daily boost of motivation for athletes, parents, and coaches. Hosted by Coach Steve Pinkston, each episode delivers a simple mental performance strategy to help you win the day. Learn More & Work with Coach Pinkston 👉 CoachPinkston.com for strategies, skills, and drills to improve your mental performance. 1-on-1 Coaching Programs Team Consulting Leadership Development Sign up for the Trust The Process Newsletter, so you can wake up every Monday morning to a message that will motivate you all week. Stay Connected Instagram: @Mental.Strength.Coach X: @CoachPinkston Facebook: Steve Pinkston Enjoying the Show? Share this episode with someone who needs a lift today. And don’t forget to hit Follow so you never miss your daily motivation.