There are only two words standing between you and the book you’ve always wanted to write, the business you want to start, and yes, even millions of dollars. Just two words. According to the University of Scranton, 92% of New Year’s resolutions fail—and it’s because nobody knows about these two powerful words.

Here’s the thing: nothing is successful on the first attempt. Nothing. Fear isn’t afraid of your first try (we’re a single-serve culture), but it’s terrified you’ll take that second step. In this episode, I’ll break down the four main reasons people don’t try again—from the hurt of the last attempt to mentally rehearsing failure until it becomes a tattoo instead of henna. Plus, I’ll share how trying again got me through writing my 11th book after throwing away three half-finished drafts. Because here’s what I need you to know: trying again isn’t failure or embarrassing—it’s the first gigantic leap toward mastery.

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