# Mistakes, Failure, and Starting Again 🌱

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Podcast: [If I’m being honest with O.Y.E](https://stenobird.com/podcast/if-i-m-being-honest-with-o-y-e-7852110)
Published: 2026-06-04T14:24:58+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liz21/episodes/Mistakes--Failure--and-Starting-Again-e3kb965
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## Resource

Have you ever made a mistake that felt bigger than it actually was? In this episode of If I'm Being Honest with OYE, I'm sharing a personal story about receiving an F in university, the emotional toll it took on me, and how a shift in perspective helped me turn that setback into success. We'll talk about the unspoken pressure to always get things right, why failure often feels so personal, and how mistakes can become stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. Whether you're dealing with a rejection, a disappointment, a failed exam, or simply a season that isn't going as planned, this episode is a reminder that one mistake does not define your future. Because sometimes the story doesn't end with the F. Sometimes there's an A waiting on the other side. Tune in for an honest conversation about failure, growth, resilience, and learning to keep going.

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