"I Have Not Failed. I've Just Found 10,000 Ways That Won't Work."

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

In the third episode of this special four-part WORD MATTER series on FOCUS, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, redefines failure as a stepping stone to growth with Thomas Edison’s quote: “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

Deanna explores how shifting our perspective on failure allows us to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and progress. With relatable examples, actionable strategies, and insights into how our brains adapt and grow, this episode will empower you to celebrate the twists and turns of life’s journey and embrace the lessons within each challenge.

What Listeners Will Learn:

• How to reframe failure as feedback and celebrate its role in progress
• Why resilience is strengthened every time you focus on a win
• How to use “bankable wins” to build confidence and move past setbacks
• The neuroscience behind failure and the power of neuroplasticity
• Practical steps to embrace failure, pivot, and keep moving forward

Memorable Quotes:

• “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” – Thomas Edison
• “Failure is not a permanent stop; it’s a nudge, a redirection, a chance to grow.”
• “Knowledge may open the door, but applying the knowledge is what moves you forward.”
• “Celebrate that feedback—it’s getting you one step closer to what you want for yourself.”
• “Your bankable wins are proof of your resilience.”
• “When you focus on growth, resilience, and your bankable wins, you create a life filled with momentum and possibility and fun.”

This episode inspires listeners to embrace failure as an essential part of the journey, to reframe challenges as opportunities, and to find joy and power in each twist and turn of life’s maze.

Your WORDS MATTER because YOU MATTER.

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