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Fear of failure holds us back so much.
But what if you couldn’t?
What would you do?
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A world where you can’t fail may seem impossible. But let’s stop for a moment and unpack that.
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When you were very little, you stood up for the first time. You tried to take a step.
Your little legs couldn’t hold you yet, and you fell.
Was it failure? Or was it preparation for when your legs were strong enough?
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Perhaps you earned a qualification in a certain subject – say, for example, a bachelor’s degree in languages.
Then you started to work in that field and found that the day to day just really didn’t work for you.
So, you learned some new skills – say, for example, you took some online courses in computer programming.
Now, you fill your days developing software, which suits you far better, and you are happy.
Was it failure? Or did you learn transferrable skills during that first qualification – such as critical thinking, how to learn, how to research, and how to organise and present your thoughts – that will serve you well no matter what job you do in the future?
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Perhaps you ran a previous business.
A confluence of things came together, and you ended up closing that business. Maybe you even ended up suddenly bankrupt (which is far more common than you’d think).
You’ve started another business now, and you keep a closer eye on the various plates that must spin to keep it going.
You know better where your blind spots are, and that you need help to manage those.
And you found me, talking about how to use your numbers to help you make better business decisions, and signed up for my newsletter to help you on that front, too.
Was your first business a failure?
Or was it a necessary learning experience so you could rise from the ashes and build a stronger, better business that suits you more?
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Our society places far too much emphasis on “doing the thing forever” as the only metric of success. It really isn’t.
You don’t have to run that one business forever, or use that one qualification forever, or stay with that one business partner forever, or even stay married to the same person forever, to be able to say, “It was good while it lasted,” and enjoy that. And even to be able to count the experience as a success.
Personally, I’m gradually shifting my mindset to stop seeing failure at all, and instead see only opportunities.
Indeed, I’ve had amazing wins come out of what seemed like failures at the beginning.
It’s a process, for sure. But it’s a nicer place to live, so I keep trying.
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Now that we’ve addressed the background idea of failure, back to today’s main idea: What would you do if you couldn’t fail?
Why and How to Use These Prompts
Getting into a better place in thinking about money is a vital first step to facing our numbers and then doing something to better them - all the stuff I'm here to help you with.
Use these prompts to gently explore your feelings about money at your own pace. Remember, the point is to dig beneath the surface for yourself.
Brew up a cuppa, put on some chill music, light a candle or incense, get a notebook and pen, and give it a go. Consider setting a timer for just 15 minutes and write whatever comes into your head.
For some prompts, you might prefer to meditate on them instead. Or ponder them whilst doing the washing up or walking the dog. Or you might want to talk them through with a trusted friend. Do whatever works for you to help you get to a better money mindset.
Using your numbers to help make your business better
Do you wish you understood how to use your data to make decisions more confidently?
That's what I'm here to help with.
Hi, I’m Sara-Jayne Slocombe of Amethyst Raccoon. I help your small business thrive using the power of your numbers, empowering you so that you have the confidence and knowledge to run your business profitably and achieve the goals you’re after.
I am a UK-based Business Insights Consultant, which means I look at your data and turn it into information and insights. I separate the noise from the signal and translate it all into actions that you can actually take in your business.
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