Fail Better

Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re talking about a word that gets a bad rap — failure. If you’ve ever been on your wellness journey and found yourself saying, “I’ve blown it” or “I can’t do this,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing stories that have inspired me — from an ancient philosopher who lost it all, to a bestselling author who almost quit — along with my own story of one last try that changed everything. By the end of our time together, I hope you’ll see “failure” in a whole new light — not as an ending, but as the most surprising kind of beginning. Quote of the week:"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." — Samuel Beckett References·      Beckett, S. (1983). Worstward Ho. New York: Grove Press.·      Pigliucci, M. (2017). How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. Basic Books.·      King, S. (2000). On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Scribner.·      Yao, S., et al. (2019). “Success is not the opposite of failure: The persistence of learning.” Nature, 575, 190–194.·      Stiller, B. (Director). (2022–2025). Severance [Television series]. Apple TV+.Let’s go, let’s get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org