EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 45 MIN
Failure Is a Verb, Not a Noun | With Chip Scholz
from Across the Table · host James Finochio
Send us Fan MailChip Scholz is an executive coach, author, and woodturner who gets at the real stuff. We talk about his journey from sales to authorship, why he put a manuscript in a drawer for five years, and what Father's Day gift sparked his comeback story.But mostly, we talk about failure, curiosity, and becoming yourself. Chip's philosophy is simple: failure is something we do, not something we are. Judgment closes doors. Curiosity opens them. And the moments that matter aren't about being indispensable—they're about being real.This is a conversation for anyone writing a book, leading people, or trying to figure out what comes next.Key Takeaways:Failure is a verb, not a nounBe curious, not judgmentalYour pocket knife: the tools you carry in lifeWhy authenticity beats performancePublishing insights for aspiring authorsFind Chip: scholzandassociates.comSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail Chip Scholz is an executive coach, author, and woodturner who gets at the real stuff. We talk about his journey from sales to authorship, why he put a manuscript in a drawer for five years, and what Father's Day gift sparked his comeback story. But mostly, we talk about failure, curiosity, and becoming yourself. Chip's philosophy is simple: failure is something we do, not something we are. Judgment closes doors. Curiosity opens them. And the moments that matter aren't about b...
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