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Aug 7
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Why Failing Fast is the Secret to Succes...

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Failure isn’t final... unless you let it be.

This week Shawn sits down with Samir Mezrahi—the hilarious mind behind Zillow Gone Wild—to explore the surprisingly freeing truth behind the idea: "Fail Successfully."

The two dive into the beautiful chaos of trial and error—why failure is often invisible to the outside world, why you shouldn’t get too precious with your ideas, and how going with the flow can lead you exactly where you need to be (even if you hit a few rocks on the way). Samir also shares his hot take on being a professional joy-bringer who flirts with full-time internet hater status and his strategy for avoiding social media burnout.

Whether you're building a brand, launching a side hustle, or just trying not to spiral from your last flop, this episode will make you laugh, think, and try again.

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