• 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 (973 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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Too true

A wonderful lesson for me. I missed my graduation speech. This was what I needed.

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Great talk.

Although this is just a speech and then an interview, it is some of the most personal stuff I have heard from PM, whom I have loved and admired for years.

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Best advice ever for getting yourself unstuck!

I loved how Pema disclosed her path to become a nun and it was different than I had heard about before. Also it was revealing to hear about her spiritual upbringing, her romantic nature with men and her time in Northern New Mexico.

This brief interview encapsulates a few direct and amazing methods to getting unstuck from fear and inertia and spotlights our human nature to seek comfort at all costs and invites us to reconnect with our full humanity which includes courageous acts of presence in times where we would rather run or numb ourselves to reality when it presents itself in a manner other than our wishes.

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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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Fail Fail Again Fail Better

Again Pema Chodren has a very calming demenor and voice that uplifts the listener but I still didn't quite get how to fail better . A lot of positive feedback in the book however things to get you on the road to failing better which is in itself helpful. Overall her audiobooks are enlightening to listen too as a self help book

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Amazing!!!💜💜💜🧚

Amazing!!!💜💜💜🧚 I LOVE Pema. She is good medicine for any time and anyone:). listen to If you are going through a tough time and maybe feeling regret, fear, or shame dot-dot-dot but also a great listen for anyone just wanting to refresh them self on this very relevant grounded topic.

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Valuable Teaching

Pema Chodron is so easy to listen to. A wonderful teacher. Her responses are very well thought out.

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Good listen

Enjoyed the listen. Always with Pema Chodron you get quality. Recommend this lecture to you

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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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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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