What if you could do the things you’ve always wanted to, but have been afraid to try? Morgan Spurlock, the creator of “Super Size Me“, and “30 Days” is producing an inspirational support group focused on failure. Failure Club challenges ordinary people to put aside every conceivable barrier preventing them from doing what they really want to do, allowing them to pursue their dreams with the support of the group.
This is a brilliant initiative as it elegantly flips the switch on the negative conditioning we’re exposed to every day. What happened to the dreams of our childhood? Why did we settle? It’s likely that financial and social pressures have discouraged us from doing what we think is risky. The truth is we can’t escape risk in our life and we have everything to gain by doing what we really want to. We only lose by doing nothing and not engaging life.
The Failure Club helps people to separate the notion of negativity from failure. Failure is a necessary mechanism for growth and learning.
The Failure Club experience reveals that those in the group failed often as they reached beyond their safe zone. However, each experience was a successful step towards a fulfilled life.
There’s no doubt this will be entertaining, but I’ll be tuning in for the inspiration that it offers. I consider my blogging network to be my failure club. This supportive circle encourages each of us to innovate and create every day, taking risks we might not commit to alone. However, in less than a year in this community I repeatedly see the creative risk takers learning the most and enjoying success.
We all need a failure club to help us climb to the next level. Whether it’s a supportive spouse, neighbors, or extended family. Connections that help you find a way to succeed in life are invaluable
Tell us about your own failure club.
LOVE!! I’m in love with the idea of a failure club. I don’t know what to do with it… but I like it very much.
It opens a few possibilities for me too, not sure exactly how to channel it. Definitely a thought provoking concept.
I watched this show a bit, and I enjoyed it. I’m a big fan of Morgan Spurlock, too. I felt a little weird about the premise since the idea IS to fail, and not try your hardest but it’s okay if you fail (am I right on that?) But I do really like the idea of teaching others that it’s okay to fail sometimes. And hey, I might be in a failure club of one later this year!
I’d like to hear more about your own failure club. Yes, I think it’s ok to fail. Although, I like to think that people can learn on the fly, think on their feet, and change their approach if they clearly see it not leading to success. I don’t we need to fail for the sake of failing. If it leads to success then it’s always worthwhile.
I love Morgan’s documentaries. I definitely have to watch this one. I love the idea. Failure isn’t necessarily a negative. You can learn a lot from the experience. Plus, if you tried your best, then you really didn’t fail; you did everything you could.
I appreciate Morgan’s work also. He has a knack of making his audience see reality, or the absurdity of a mad status quo.
I watched both his documentaries and absolutely love his work! I don’t think failure itself is bad, but repeating the same mistake by not learning from failure is.
Yes, learning is the key factor in this entire equation. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is crazy.
Good video. If you’ve never failed, you’ve never tried.
Looks like a cable TV show, I’ll see it when it’s on DVD. Nice concept though.
Thanks Joe. This series is available on Yahoo TV, completely free. Search for Failure Club and follow the links.
Reminds me of the saying, “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” A failure club is a kind of support group. Mine is a combination of family and my blogging family. So important!
Yes, I see it the same way Maggie. Although I hope my ‘failure club’ would challenge me as much as support me. It’s not easy moving beyond the comfort zone.
I like the concept, especially if the goal is to learn from the failure – then it’s totally worth it!
Great point Little House. That’s the critical element.
I’ve always noticed how successful people have a healthy relationship with failure. They just aren’t as afraid of it the way many of us are.
This is a great idea for a show. Thanks for sharing, Hunter.
Thanks Lindy.
I have a love and hate relationship with failure. At this point of my life I know that I have to work extra hard to get anything that would be seem easy for others. I have made tons of mistake and they are what made me who I am now. But I fear them tremendously too. I have never heard of this before, the two videos are great. I will check the rest of them out.
Risk is a difficult thing to quantify. The risks that I think are being confronted in Failure Club are calculated, and not risking everything. For example, it would be reckless to risk your entire life savings at 55 on a flimsy business plan. A calculated risk of a portion of your savings is more acceptable.
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Oh you didn’t just use a Michael Jordan video! Failure club, awesome concept. I wish they taught this more when I was growing up. Failure really shouldn’t be looked at as negative. It is more neutral and an agent of change. Thanks Hunter!
Ha! Yeah, I suppose the MJ video is a little cliche. Maybe should have thought about that. Failure is useful if we learn and grow, at least that’s what I’m taking out of this. Plus, don’t be phased by the detractors.
I think you misinterpreted my first comment. Since I’m a big basketball fan, I loved the video. Haha. Just wanted to clarify. Thanks!
No worries Buck. You overthink things, just like I do.
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I can’t remember who said it, but someone important once said they don’t trust someone who has never failed big.
Look at Donald Trump. Love him or hate him, here’s a guy unafraid at failing. Look where it’s got him.
Thanks John, I like your point.
A good way to never fail is to never try anything. And never learn.
Yes, I strongly agree. Thanks Andrew.
There’s a great book called “Failing Forward.” I think the author is John Maxwell. It’s a great concept, just like what you’re talking about here. And I love that Michael Jordan commercial. Good stuff!
Thanks Julie. I had sneak peek at the book on Amazon, and I think it looks very good. I’ll add it to my reading list.
I instantly fell in love with “The Failure Club” the moment I saw the Webisodes on Yahoo Screen! I started my own failure club in Indianapolis on Meetup. Not letting the fear of failure hold you back from chasing a dream, how can anyone see anything but good in that? I also liked Miss T’s statement that if you try your best then you didn’t fail. I agree, you only fail when you don’t try!
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