Failure - Part 1

🎧 PART 1 — FAILURE | The Wrong Words PodcastFailure — a final verdict or just a label we slap on unfinished work? Oliver and Luon kick off a multi-part look at this loaded word. In Part 1 they push back on the idea that failure is final, argue that many “failures” are iterations or missing puzzle pieces, and call out how ego, memory, and social measuring-sticks twist the story we tell ourselves.🧠 In this episode we explore:Why creatives and entrepreneurs reframe “failure” as iteration, not endpointHow memory and measurement shape whether we call something a failureThe difference between quitting, not starting, and true incompetenceEgo vs. insecurity: which one whispers “quit” and why that matters📚 We unpack:Dictionary definitions (lack of success, omission of required action) vs. lived reality (learning, iteration, pivot)Real-world examples: prototypes, product iterations, entrepreneurs who “failed forward”When failure is simply missing information — not finality — and how community solves the puzzle💥 Key moments include:The “cell phone prototype” analogy: what looks like failure is often data for the next versionEgo = quit? A tight, provocative argument about why our pride pushes us to toss projects instead of ask for helpThe difference between failure, incompetence, and not-yet-ready — and what each actually requires🛠️ You’ll walk away with:A new lens to decide whether something is truly failed — or simply part of the buildLanguage to reframe setbacks as iterations and invite help instead of shameA prompt to examine which memories are stopping you from starting (or restarting)🎧 This episode is brought to you by Fairways & Putts. Visit fairwaysandputts.com today — every stroke counts.📊 POLL QUESTION:When you hear “failure,” what do you think?A) IterationB) DefeatC) Not startedD) Learning👇 Vote on Spotify (or drop your pick in the comments). Which “failure” in your life needs reframing — iteration, repair, or a fresh start?#WrongWordsPodcast #Failure #Iteration #Ego #StartAgain