Are you sailing through midlife like a ship lost at sea? In this episode of the Purposeful Career Podcast, I, Carla Hudson, tackle the topic of navigating failure. Drawing inspiration from a listener's raw and heartfelt email, I delve deep into the quagmire of feeling stuck and incapable of moving forward. We discuss society's checklist for us and why it's crucial to create an individualized list that aligns with our aspirations and desires.

Failure defines us only if we allow it to. Instead, we can choose to learn and grow from the experience so it powers us forward instead of holding us back. It's about realizing that every situation, no matter how dire, carries a valuable lesson waiting to be discovered. The episode moves from being introspective to instructional, as I dissect the three paths one can take when faced with failure and the unique implications each carries.

How you handle failure can be a defining moment. Will you make it about yourself, leading to self-doubt? Or will you make it about someone else, resulting in victimhood, bitterness and anger? Or will you choose the empowered path of transforming failure into a springboard for positive personal and professional change? 

The path we choose following failure determines whether we get stuck or whether we move forward with purpose.  

Let's explore these paths together and learn how we can turn failures into stepping stones towards success. Tune in for a journey filled with powerful insights, personal stories, and practical tips that will change your perspective on failure forever.

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