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Oct 31, 2025 30 min

Rethinking Failure - Confidence, Comparison and Figuring It Out

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This week on Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we explore why you don’t need all the answers to get started. We spoke with Johnny Lindsey and Dana Schwendtner, chapter leads of Fun Nights Glasgow - a movement where entrepreneurs publicly share their biggest mistakes. Together, we explore what failure really looks like, why confidence is often misunderstood, and how comparing yourself to others can keep you feeling stuck before you’ve even begun. You’ll hear honest insights on: Why you don’t need to have it all figured out How sharing mistakes builds real entrepreneurial confidence The power of starting before you feel ready Practical ways to stop comparison culture from holding you back Whether you're thinking about launching an idea, navigating university life, or looking for the courage to take your next step, this episode will help you rethink what it means to grow, fail, and move forward. Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

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This week on Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we explore why you don’t need all the answers to get started. We spoke with Johnny Lindsey and Dana Schwendtner, chapter leads of Fun Nights Glasgow - a movement where entrepreneurs publicly share their biggest mistakes. Together, we explore what failure really looks like, why confidence is often misunderstood, and how comparing yourself to others can keep you feeling stuck before you’ve even begun. You’ll hear honest insights on: Why you ...

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