Control Is a Myth: What I Learned From a Business Flop

Discipline isn’t about hustle or perfection—it’s a form of self-care. It’s believing in where you’re going, even when no one else sees it. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a business moment that broke my heart—one of my most anticipated classes flopped due to a major tech fail (thank you, AWS 😅). After weeks of preparation, thousands of registrations, and a heart-driven message I couldn’t wait to share… hardly anyone could access it. It was devastating. But it became a powerful lesson in letting go of control and focusing on what really matters: effort over outcome. If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening?”—this episode is for you. Because yes, things will go wrong in business. And yes, you’ll still be okay. Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and: [01:00] Why overthinking is really a desire for control (and why that never works) [03:06] The origin of the class that “flopped” and why it was so personally meaningful [04:06] Preparing like crazy for a no-pitch, heart-centered live event [05:08] Tech goes down: the moment everything unraveled (and what I did next) [06:30] The mindset shift that saved the day: “Everything happens for me” [09:25] How this experience transformed how I show up—and why I’m still grateful Listen to Related Episodes:How to Turn Marketing Setbacks into Future SuccessThe One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs to DevelopWhat to Do When the Unexpected Happens 📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader: https://jasminestar.com/newsletter 📧 For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode605 You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years. I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom. If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!