Stop Waiting. Start Swinging.

Stop Waiting. Start Swinging.

From The Pursuit of Calling by Thomas Carney

April 7, 2026 · 11 min · Season 3 · Episode 54

About this episode

In this episode, Thomas Carney discusses overcoming the fear of failure and taking action towards one's calling.

Most people don’t fail because they do try—they fail because they never try. In this episode, I share a personal story from my childhood that completely changed how I see failure… and why what looks like a small (or even bad) result might actually be a massive win. We talk about: Why fear of failure keeps you stuck The real lesson behind “sometimes you win, sometimes you learn” What Scripture teaches through the Parable of the Talents How to take action even when you feel unready A simple 3-step framework to start moving forward today If you’ve been overthinking, hesitating, or waiting until you “feel ready”… this is your moment to swing the bat. If you feel stuck in your calling—whether it’s clarity, consistency, confidence, or execution—I’m opening up a limited number of free 60-minute clarity calls. 👉 Book your call here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro Let’s build a simple, practical 3-step plan so you can take action this week. Chapters 00:00 – Fear of Failure Is Holding You Back 00:41 – I Was Too Afraid to Swing the Bat 01:46 – The Swing That Changed Everything 02:50 – Why You Quit After Failing 03:56 – Take Action or Stay Stuck (Biblical Truth) 07:34 – 3 Steps to…

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Carney

Topics covered

  • fear of failure
  • taking action
  • personal growth
  • spirituality
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • failure
  • action
  • self-improvement
  • spirituality
  • confidence
  • calling
  • Parable of the Talents

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Parable of the Talents

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