• Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better

  • Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown
  • By: Pema Chödrön
  • Narrated by: Pema Chödrön
  • Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (971 ratings)

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Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better

By: Pema Chödrön
Narrated by: Pema Chödrön
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When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Chödrön promised that she'd speak at the commencement ceremony. Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better contains the wisdom shared on that day. "What do we do when life doesn't go the way we hoped?" begins Pema. "We say 'I'm a failure.'" But what if failing wasn't just "okay"... but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being?

Here, Pema Chödrön offers us her heartfelt advice on facing the unknown - in ourselves and in the world - and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose. For listeners of all faiths who are at a life crossroads, this brilliant gem of kindness and clarity is sure to earn its place in our kitchens, offices, and backpacks, ready to help us get back on our feet and into our hearts. Includes an in-depth interview with Pema Chödrön and Tami Simon.

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The perfect listen at the perfect time!

As I listened to this piece I was driving to & from physical therapy for a high ankle sprain I suffered just before Christmas. This was my second Christmas without my dearly beloved husband of 45 years, who died of lung cancer on April 23rd, 2014. On January 7th, my employer of 15 years phoned to say that my position was being eliminated effective next Monday. I am now a 70 year old soon to be unemployed exercise specialist and Pilates teacher. Listening to Pema Chdron's excellent commencement address buoyed me up and prepared me to catch the next wave. Thank you so much for this humorous and inspiring listen.

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Amazing content unfortunate sound

Pens has an amazing way of sharing lessons. This was a great listen...however at times the lack of pop filter for the interviewer made the whistling S's actually painful to my ears.

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Exceptional!

This is a must read for anyone stuck in the not knowing. That's the place where miracles form.

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Excellent.

Inspiring and valuable. I'm so glad Pema's books are on Audible! She delivers life lessons with joy and humor. I highly recommend it.

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Surprisingly good (for me)

15 min in I feared this was going to be some hippy-duppy new-age yatt, but there were a lot of points here with potential to reinforce ideas I've fostered, or forgotten about, which are positive for my own personal development

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life changing wisdom.

perfect read for those dealing with addiction and numbing out. great insight to deal with our
failings in life and work.

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A Fresh Breeze to the mind

Very very inspiring and comforting teachings for those difficult times in life.
Like a fresh breeze to clear the mind.

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perfect message for today

I was not overly familiar with Pema's work before this, but I found her engaging and wise at the same time. an enjoyable and helpful listen.

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The undeniable key to succeeding in your Life

This was amazing and I'm thankful to Brooke Castillo for recomending and introducing Pema to me. The ability to view failure as the lessons learned, as your fundamental necessity to evolve in reaching your highest potential have been in my thoughts throughout my life. The more anti-fragile we become and allow fear and failure as a natural pat of our lives and learn and grow from them, we will ultimately become successful in all parts of our lives as humans!

I loved listening to Pema and will continue reading and learning from her.
Thank you, Pema, for helping strengthen something that has been deep in my heart.

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Helpful honest conversation.

Pema Chodron offers a unique ability to provide wisdom and honesty in a way that is both supportive and challenging. If you have struggled with feeling like you were a failure she inspires you to go deeper into your own limited sense of yourself.

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