In the fall of 2014, I gave a TED Talk titled “Why I Teach My Children to Fail.” Instantly, I had people asking me to speak to their company, organization or team. “Failure” was the topic that resonated most. When I launched the podcast last year, I had intended on failure being a part of…
In the fall of 1982, I stepped on a wrestling mat for the first time. I was skinny, awkward, mild-mannered and not one you’d have picked to succeed in the sport. Ten years later, I won a major championship that placed me on a USA team that competed overseas. I got a college scholarship, placed…
I get tons of great feedback on my Ted Talk regarding how I teach my children to fail. But the lessons that we teach our children and our athletes and our young people are not just for them, they’re also for us. http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action