Chasing Failure
How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success
- Christian Living
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
A USA TODAY Bestseller! Chasing Failure will help you remove every excuse for not pursuing the life you want to live, and that failure may just be the quickest way to success. We all have something we’d love to do, but often our fear of failure outweighs the potential of our destiny. But what if we found out that failure could actually help us succeed? In Chasing Failure, Ryan Leak shares the science behind why people are afraid to fail, mixing in real-life stories and adding practical steps to help us intentionally chase failure in order to embrace the opportunities that come with it. Everyone fails in life—but if you’re willing to learn, improve, and grow because of your failures, you are already on the road to success. As a motivational speaker, whether addressing people in corporations, churches, or youth events, Ryan has a message of hope: failure is right around the corner, so be brave enough to chase it! The good life is on the other side, and as he says, “God promises to be with you always, even through the failure.” Packed with wisdom, specific strategies, and a key takeaway included at the end of each chapter, Chasing Failure will help you: Explore whether your dream idea is worth pursuing Count the cost and create an action plan for your idea Learn how to effectively deal with criticism Understand how to embrace failure and learn how it can propel you By blending personal stories, get-up-and-go encouragement, and practical step-by-step advice, Ryan Leak will show you how chasing failure could be the quickest way to success.
Endorsements (4)
“I’ve encouraged leaders for decades now to fail early, fail often, and to make sure you always fail forward. And what I love about Ryan’s book and story is he has found a way to make failure enticing enough to make people take steps they’d never dream of taking. The principles and values outlined in this book are essential for a leader to grasp.”
“Chasing Failure lends its readers a perspective that allows them to see the obstacles in their story as opportunities to grow. Ryan Leak continues to figure out ways to help people win when they feel like they’re losing.”
“One of the most powerful things we can give the next generation is believing in them even after they’ve failed because belief is what helps them get back on their feet again. It’s imperative for every parent, educator, coach, youth worker, and youth pastor to read Chasing Failure because students need Ryan’s positive perspective, especially when they’re experiencing setbacks.”
“Failure is inevitable in life. Learning from those failures is vital to your success. Ryan’s book embodies that message, and it’s one many more need to hear.”
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