The Other Side of Success episode 005
"Failure was like an abusive relationship I couldn't leave."
The Role of Adversity
Britt Frank, LSCSW, licensed neuro-psychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck, shares her intimate relationship with failure, describing it as an abusive relationship that she couldn't escape. She reflects on her college experience at Duke University, where she felt pressure to conform to the ideals of success but struggled to find her place.
"I didn't think of myself as a failure. I thought of myself as broken."
The Cycle of Failure
Britt's journey through addiction and professional struggles serves as a powerful example of how failure can lead to transformation. She describes a pivotal moment in her life when she found herself alone in a grim situation, surrounded by the remnants of her addiction. This moment of clarity—realizing that no one was coming to save her—was a turning point. It forced her to confront her reality and acknowledge her struggles, leading to significant transformation.
"Failure isn't actually failure unless you're done. If you're alive, you have choices - what do you want to do with them?"
Britt Frank,
Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP is a licensed neuro-psychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck, named by SHRM, Esquire, New York Magazine, and The Next Big Idea Club as a must-read. Britt received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award-winning adjunct instructor. Britt is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and her work has been featured in Forbes, NPR, The New York Times, Fast Company, Psych Central, SELF, and Thrive Global.
Connect with Britt:
Instagram @brittfrank
"The Other Side of Success," is a limited-run series brought to you by LIVE BETTER Media, and hosted by Ella Lucas-Averett.
In each episode, we expose the hidden side of success. You'll hear from successful people that every failure you survive is a lesson - and that the resilience that failures creates is required to be truly successful.
We’re extracting the insights and resilience gained from these experiences - because behind every success story, there's a tale of epic failure waiting to be told!
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