334. What You Don't Know in Business (And Why That's Not a Failure)

When you make a mistake in your business, shame usually shows up right along with it. The kind that whispers you should have known better, moved faster, or figured it out sooner. But in business, there are certain things you cannot know until you know them. That's not a reflection of your ability. That's just how learning works. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through three categories of knowing — and making a real case for why the third one is where growth actually begins. Along the way, we get into what self-forgiveness actually is (it's not what most people think), the quiet cost of giving your attention away for free, and one specific challenge I want you to take on before this episode ends. If you've been wondering why your business isn't moving the way you know it could — or beating yourself up for not knowing something sooner — this one's for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The three categories of knowing — and why the third one is where real growth begins Why business mistakes carry so much shame, and why that shame isn't earned What self-forgiveness actually is — and why it's an ongoing choice, not a destination The real cost of giving your attention away for free — and what it's doing to your business and your life A specific challenge to complete before this episode ends   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Screen Zen — the app Sarah uses every day to block social media during non-work hours. Available in the App Store and Google Play   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/ Episode 331: How to Quiet the Noise and Hear Your Intuition — with Diana Firth — https://sarahwalton.com/spiritual-simplicity-diana-firth/ Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There) — https://sarahwalton.com/why-business-feels-stuck-limiting-beliefs/   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, and the host of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She helps women entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses without burnout — working through both the mindset and the strategy sides of growth. Because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast.   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)