In this solo episode of Today’s the Day, Zack Andersen shares a powerful story about failure, resilience, and identity. Drawing from his early struggles in door-to-door sales, Zack unpacks the lessons that shaped his belief that true champions aren’t defined by never failing, but by how they rise after setbacks.
You’ll hear how an unexpected bet from a mentor fueled his drive, why embracing failure as learning changed his trajectory, and how adopting a “champion mindset” can transform your approach to business and life. Whether you’re in sales, entrepreneurship, or simply navigating tough seasons, this episode will inspire you to reframe failure as your greatest teacher.
00:00 | Introduction & Purpose of the Series
00:37 | Why Shorter, Principle-Based Episodes Matter
01:13 | Setting the Stage: Learning Through Failure
01:29 | Entering Door-to-Door Sales at Vivint
01:55 | First Summer Struggles and Humbling Results
03:10 | Facing Comparison and Embarrassment
03:35 | The Kickoff Event & The $5K Bet
04:54 | A Vote of Confidence That Sparked Change
05:43 | Building Identity Around Resilience
06:13 | Win or Learn: Redefining Failure
06:39 | From Failure to Hero Story
07:08 | Applying the Champion Mindset to Any Setback
07:20 | Champions Are Comeback Artists
08:29 | A Bet Against the Champion Is a Bad Bet
09:29 | Why Failure Creates Legends
09:58 | Closing Thoughts & Motivation
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