Fear of Failure

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:06:19) Shane’s High School Basketball Journey

(00:11:42) Alex’s Transition to College Football

(00:16:53) The Draft and Professional Football

(00:18:53) Facing Professional Challenges

(00:24:12) Corporate World and Fear of Failure

(00:26:45) Swallowing Pride and Starting Over

(00:27:48) Facing Financial Crisis at Instacart

(00:29:21) Embracing Worst-Case Scenarios

(00:30:09) Lessons from Dad: Accepting Harsh Realities

(00:34:33) Everyday Courage and Embracing Reality

(00:37:46) Parenting and High Expectations

(00:47:22) The Power of Support and Encouragement

(00:45:31) Becoming Antifragile

(00:49:42) The Glue Guy: Elevating Your Team