Byron Katie on I’m a Failure – is it True?

David Wood interviews Byron Katie on how handle the negative self talk of “I’m a failure”, “I’m going to fail”, and “What if I fail?”. Specifically, she takes David through a situation he’s freaking about: “Jack Canfield is coming to speak at my life event; what if I can’t sell any tickets and Jack turns up to talk to three people?”. Bring your OWN situation and apply The Work to your specific situation. Byron Katie is an American speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as "The Work of Byron Katie" or simply as "The Work": https://thework.com/school-for-the-work-byron-katie/ INTERVIEW NOTES: Where in your life are you worried about failing? Where do you feel like you HAVE failed? Katie dives into the worst situation possible for David, to investigate if it’s true: “I’m a failure”. What’s the impact of that negative thought? Who would you be without that thought? How do you treat Jack when you believe this thought? How can you turn around “I’m a failure”?   BYRON KATIE QUOTES “I don’t know how it gets any more successful than that” “It’s a fearless life” “The worst that can happen, and the best that can happen, are the same event” “If you have something of value you offer it, and people come or they don’t. But do you show up?” “Suffering is Optional” *** For show notes and past guests, please visit playforreal.life/podcast Sign up for David’s email newsletter and download the 4-Step Tough Conversations blueprint at playforreal.life/blueprint See if you qualify for a free discovery session to explore coaching with David at playforreal.life/coaching Join the free weekly zoom call to role-play your tough conversations at playforreal.life/zoomregister 70% of employees are avoiding a tough conversation. Learn about Just-in-Time or Spot Coaching for entire teams and companies to master their tough conversations at playforreal.life/teamcoaching Follow David: Twitter: twitter.com/_playforreal Instagram: instagram.com/_playforreal Facebook: facebook.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood  YouTube: youtube.com/toughconversationswithdavidwood LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/toughconversations If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!