The world is changing - faster than we can keep up. But change is a distraction, and the way to respond to macro change is to focus on micro you. Jim's Take creates an environment that’s ripe for learning practical, tangible and interesting ways to remain relevant while improving yourself and the people around you.
Jim Frawley is an arbiter of change; working as an executive coach and business consultant with a unique capability in getting people to do things they didn’t think they could. After some experimentation on using this capability for good or evil, he decided on the good. (But not before convincing an Irish cousin to swim in the Hudson River.)
He has learned a lot by making very questionable decisions and loves sharing those learnings with anyone interested in listening.
This podcast is just one component of what he always wished to build. More information is available on www.jimfrawley.com.
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The world is changing - faster than we can keep up. But change is a distraction, and the way to respond to macro change is to focus on micro you. Jim's Take creates an environment that’s ripe for learning practical, tangible and interesting ways to remain relevant while improving yourself and the people around you.
Jim Frawley is an arbiter of change; working as an executive coach and business consultant with a unique capability in getting people to do things they didn’t think they could. After some experimentation on using this capability for good or evil, he decided on the good. (But not before convincing an Irish cousin to swim in the Hudson River.)
He has learned a lot by making very questionable decisions and loves sharing those learnings with anyone interested in listening.
This podcast is just one component of what he always wished to build. More information is available on www.jimfrawley.com.
Jim’s Take Episode 150: The Philosophy of Failure — Are You Even Dreaming Big Enough?New York | Global Coaching | Personal Growth | Business MindsetDescriptionFailure isn’t real. Not like you think it is.In episode 150 of Jim’s Take, executive coach Jim Frawley tackles one of the most misunderstood concepts in business, personal development, and life: failure.Is failure actually what you’re afraid of—or is it what people will think when you fail?This episode dives deep into:Why our definition of failure might be sabotaging our ambitionThe real fear behind perceived failure: social judgmentHow identity, self-worth, and external validation tie into risk-takingWhy trying—and being seen trying—is more powerful than outcomeHow to redefine failure on your terms so you can finally move forwardThis isn’t your typical motivational talk. It’s a philosophical, brutally honest exploration of why you may not be dreaming big enough—and what it takes to stop playing small.Keywordsfailure philosophy, growth mindset, emotional risk, overcoming fear of failure, executive coach podcast, Jim Frawley, NYC coach, authentic leadership, why people fear failure, how to redefine success, Carol Dweck mindset, fear of judgment, self-worth and ambition, mental performance, try and fail, coaching podcast 2025, public failure, risk tolerance growth, purpose-driven livingTopics Covered[00:00] Why episode 150 matters—and why we’re talking failure[02:15] Are you really afraid of failure—or just of being seen failing?[06:40] How we define failure (and why most people never actually do)[10:05] Emotional risk and what’s really stopping you[15:30] Failure and identity: who’s writing your success script?[20:45] Growth mindset and the power of “yet” (Carol Dweck insight)[24:30] External validation vs. internal motivation[28:55] Micro-risks: how small moves can change everything
Jim's Take
The world is changing - faster than we can keep up. But change is a distraction, and the way to respond to macro change is to focus on micro you. Jim's Take creates an environment that’s ripe for learning practical, tangible and interesting ways to remain relevant while improving yourself and the people around you.
Jim Frawley is an arbiter of change; working as an executive coach and business consultant with a unique capability in getting people to do things they didn’t think they could. After some experimentation on using this capability for good or evil, he decided on the good. (But not before convincing an Irish cousin to swim in the Hudson River.)
He has learned a lot by making very questionable decisions and loves sharing those learnings with anyone interested in listening.
This podcast is just one component of what he always wished to build. More information is available on www.jimfrawley.com.
