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Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman

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In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the richest soil we have. Whether you've ever felt stuck, afraid to try, or unsure if it's too late to start.

Key Takeaways:

  • Personal growth and development through gardening
  • Lessons learned from failure and embracing new experiences
  • The metaphor of gardening as a reflection of personal growth
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal endeavors
  • The importance of understanding circumstances that affect growth
  • The balance between effort and environmental conditions in achieving success
  • The significance of being a beginner and confronting fears later in life
  • The role of external support and accountability in personal challenges
  • The interplay between creativity, self-worth, and professional obligations
  • The connection between nature, personal experiences, and emotional well-being

If you enjoyed this conversation with Debbie Millman, check out these other episodes:

Fluke or Fate? Embracing Uncertainty to Live a Fuller Life with Brian Klaas

How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John Kaag

For full show notes, click here!

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In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the richest soil we have. Whether you've ever felt stuck, afraid to try, or unsure if it's too late to start.

Key Takeaways:

  • Personal growth and development through gardening
  • Lessons learned from failure and embracing new experiences
  • The metaphor of gardening as a reflection of personal growth
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal endeavors
  • The importance of understanding circumstances that affect growth
  • The balance between effort and environmental conditions in achieving success
  • The significance of being a beginner and confronting fears later in life
  • The role of external support and accountability in personal challenges
  • The interplay between creativity, self-worth, and professional obligations
  • The connection between nature, personal experiences, and emotional well-being

If you enjoyed this conversation with Debbie Millman, check out these other episodes:

Fluke or Fate? Embracing Uncertainty to Live a Fuller Life with Brian Klaas

How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John Kaag

For full show notes, click here!

Connect with the show:

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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