4006: 6 Mistakes We All Make, But Hopefully Only Once by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim on Learning From Mistakes

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Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 7 May 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4006: Jay Harrington explores six common mistakes that quietly derail progress, from chasing shortcuts to living someone else’s dream, and explains why experiencing them once can be a powerful turning point. His perspective reframes failure as a necessary step toward clarity, better decisions, and long-term balance. Listening through offers a grounded reminder that growth comes from learning, adjusting, and continuing forward. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/6-mistakes-we-all-make Quotes to ponder: "Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." "It’s critical to have the courage to chase your own dreams and make the choices that will make you happy." Episode references: S&P 500 Index Overview: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sp500.asp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	When was the last time you stopped and listened to your body?
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0:08.0	Tune in to your body's energy levels.
0:10.0	Is your brain struggling to focus?
0:13.0	Are you about to let out a midday yawn?
0:15.0	Or is your body crying out saying,
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1:06.0	only once, by Jay Harrington of Life and Wim.com. And I'm Justin Mollick. I read to you every day with
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