EMBARRASSMENT IS THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR EXCELLENCE.

EMBARRASSMENT IS THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR EXCELLENCE.

From The Florence Given Show by Florence Given

March 17, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 16

About this episode

Florence Given discusses the importance of embracing failure and embarrassment as essential steps towards achieving excellence and creative success.

You can't be GREAT without being SHIT first. The messy ‘middle’ work between where you want to be and where you are is unavoidable. Failure and embarrassment is the tax you pay for creative success. So you might as well go for it and get the shit parts out of the way! In today’s episode I’m sharing a rant of gratitude towards my past, audacious and courageous self. Because I would be nowhere without her.  I recorded this in the middle of writing an essay on my laptop, sat on my pink sofa, deep in a juicy flow state - and I realised how many experiences of failing HAD to come before that wonderful moment. Things are only easy now because a previous version of yourself had the courage to try and try again.  How many mistakes away are you from achieving your goals?! ….. Please leave us a REVIEW and rate our show if you loved this episode! 🌟 Follow me on Instagram @florencegiven  Follow the podcast @theflorencegivenshow Buy my NEW BOOK here: https://linktr.ee/womenlivingdeliciously Watch + join the comment section on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCleWTyiVjNlDMyFHsoLlRHQ Created By Florence Given Directed and Creatively Produced by Florence Given Produced…

People in this episode

Host: Florence Given

Topics covered

  • embarrassment
  • excellence
  • failure
  • creativity
  • self-improvement
  • gratitude

Keywords

  • embarrassment
  • excellence
  • failure
  • self-improvement
  • creativity
  • gratitude
  • personal growth

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