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Let's be honest—failure sucks. But avoiding it altogether? That might be even worse.

In this episode, I reflect on my newfound fascination with sports—yes, sports!—and the surprising thing I'm learning from athletes that has nothing to do with winning... and everything to do with how they handle losing.

🧠 Inside this episode:

1. How my non-athlete, choir-kid roots made me risk-averse for years
2. What sports like cycling, March Madness, and the NFL Combine taught me about mindset
3. Why athletes seem shockingly good at failing—and how they bounce back mid-game
4. A college voice lesson that cracked open my perfectionism (and sent me storming out...)
5. The Duke University course that literally gave me chills: Learning to Fail
6. A quote from Giannis Antetokounmpo that redefined "failure" forever

💡 Key idea:

Athletes fail all the time—on their way to winning.

What if failure isn't something to avoid, but something to integrate?

🎧 Favorite moment:

"They just move on. Like…they miss, they mess up, and they just go to the next play. I'm watching that more than I'm watching the score."

📣 Let's talk about trial.

Trials are hard. You win some, you lose some.

Statistically? Civil plaintiff cases are around 50/50. Med mal and federal court? Even tougher odds.

So what's your approach to failure?

• Are you like my college self—only attempting things you're sure you'll get right?
• Or are you starting to flex a more athletic mindset—staying present, regrouping, and growing?

📬 I want to hear from you.

If you've ever used a failure as a launchpad for learning or growth, I want to know.

➡️ Email me at kristi@fostervoicestudio.com

Let's swap stories—and normalize failure as part of mastery.

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🔗 Resources & Inspiration:

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj4icUkwP2A
2. Mel Robbins: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FrrKCN4M2/
3. Learning to Fail class at Duke University: Iss.duke.edu/courses/learning-fail
4. Book a free vocal snapshot:  https://calendly.com/fostervoicestudio/30-minute-assessment-clone

🏀 Final thought:

What if failing wasn't a dead end, but a step forward?

Let's train ourselves like athletes do—fail faster, recover better, and keep our eyes on the long game.

Until next time,

Keep fostering your voice. 🎤