"What's worth doing even if I fail?"

Over the last few years, while trying to balance a leadership role and being a parent 👨‍👩‍👧, I've found solace and inspiration in the pages of "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown 📚. This transformative read was introduced to me by my incredible coach, Michael Peiniger, after our second session(!) 🌟. Brené's words struck a chord, especially as I navigated the dual challenges of parenting and professional growth, feeling their weight most during a solitary flight to Sydney, away from my family ✈️.

There’s a paragraph in "Dare to Lead" that I've revisited countless times, shared with my wife (Miranda Ryall) as she chases her dreams (Innervation Lab), and now, I'm sharing with you: "What's worth doing even if I fail?" This question isn't about the fear of failure; it's about the courage to embrace our mission so passionately that we're compelled to act, regardless of the outcome 💪. It's a call to lean into vulnerability, to believe in ourselves and our purpose, so deeply that we dare to step into the arena, even when the risk of failure looms large.

This philosophy of confronting our fears and aspirations with openness has been a beacon for me 🔦. So I’m interested to learn from my broader network. What books have left such an indelible mark on you that you find yourselves returning to their pages? What should I read next? (I’ll also admit to having read and reread many of Raymond E Feist’s books as well!)