Episode 108: Not taking the Risk is the Greatest Risk

Episode 108: Not taking the Risk is the Greatest Risk

In this inspiring episode of "Your Inner Advocate," Kimen Petersen explores the transformative power of risk-taking. Through personal stories and examples—like Michael Jordan's setbacks and a runner's journey to the Boston Marathon—Kimen illustrates that the greatest risk is not taking one at all. The episode emphasizes that failure is not the opposite of success but a crucial part of the process. Listeners are encouraged to start where they are, embrace both the challenging and gentle disciplines, and reframe setbacks as opportunities for learning. The message is clear: every extraordinary story begins with someone willing to try, fail, and try again. The path to greatness starts now, with what you have, and every time you get back up, you start wiser.

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00:00 – 00:40 — Introduction to the podcast and its purpose
00:41 – 01:30 — The core message: Not taking a risk is the biggest risk
01:31 – 02:10 — Ordinary people become extraordinary by taking risks
02:11 – 03:00 — Michael Jordan’s story: overcoming setbacks
03:01 – 04:30 — The role of failure in success; resilience and learning
04:31 – 06:00 — The secret formula: start where you are, take the first step
06:01 – 07:00 — Every fall is a lesson; you start again with wisdom
07:01 – 09:00 — Story of a runner’s journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon
09:01 – 10:00 — The power of refusing to quit; success is built on persistence
10:01 – 12:00 — Reframing failure; life’s lessons and cycles
12:01 – 13:00 — Life is happening for you, not to you; setbacks as redirection
13:01 – 14:00 — Extraordinary people master both hard work and self-compassion
14:01 – 15:00 — The importance of rest and gentle disciplines
15:01 – 16:00 — The story of a triathlete learning to rest
16:01 – 17:00 — The greatest rewards come to those who risk failure and rejection
17:01 – 18:00 — Encouragement to pursue your dream, no matter how big
18:01 – 19:00 — The call to risk, to discover your own extraordinariness
19:01 – 20:00 — The greatest adventure is one step away; what if it works?
20:01 – End — Closing thoughts, gratitude, and a call to action: take the risk, build your inner advocate, and start wiser each time you rise