# Episode 138- Failure

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Podcast: [An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/an-incomplete-guide-to-personal-growth-6751224)
Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://anincompleteguide.com
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Duration seconds: 2109

## Resource

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth , Sydney and Kelly explore failure—the fear of it, the lessons it can teach us, and the unexpected benefits that can come from getting things wrong. They reflect on how failure can challenge us, shape us, and ultimately become an important part of personal growth. What defines failure Perceived failure and expectations Types of failure: rejection, moral, paradoxical, expectations of others Learning from failure and resilience Can spark creativity, re-envision goals Teaches us about ourselves Fear of failure, is it learned? Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide

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