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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2025 · 15 MIN

The Counterintuitive Truth About Failure That Changed My Life

from The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers · host Scott Eilers

Success isn't about avoiding failure - it's about finding your true limits. True growth comes from pushing past self-imposed boundaries until you discover what you're genuinely capable of achieving. I spent years letting anxiety dictate my capabilities, avoiding challenges that might expose my perceived weaknesses. Through weightlifting and academic pursuits, I discovered that my real limits far exceeded my self-imposed restrictions. In this episode, I'll show you how to differentiate between harmful and beneficial failure, giving you practical strategies to break free from self-sabotage. You'll learn how to use "controlled failure" as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery. Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠. Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠⁠⁠. ⁠3 Unique ways to work with me⁠ ⁠Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps⁠⁠ with my new Sleep Workbook. ⁠⁠⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on TikTok⁠ ⁠Connect on Instagram⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.

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