985: Testing to Failure by Steve Pavlina

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🗓️ 22 August 2018

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Steve Pavlina shares why you should test to failure. Episode 985: Testing to Failure by Steve Pavlina (Overcoming Fear Based Thinking & Improving Your Life with New Challenges) Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/05/testing-to-failure/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Whether it's a barmy day on the beach or a vibrant night in the city, elevate your indulgence
0:08.6	with the new Magnum Sunlava, with thick white chocolate and velvety coconut ice cream for
0:15.7	the day and the new Magnum Star Chaser, with cracking chocolate and popcorn flavor for the
0:23.0	night.
0:26.0	This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 985, testing to failure by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com
0:38.4	and I'm just a mall like your personal narrator reading blogs to you mostly but sometimes books,
0:43.4	anything that I think will help you optimize your life.
0:46.0	Today's post being from Steve Pavlina.
0:48.3	And today's my mom's birthday who is probably listening so happy birthday mom.
0:52.6	I get to record at her house, it's a lot more quiet and almost 1000 episodes worth.
0:58.0	I don't think I would have done it without her support.
1:00.7	So let's get right to it as we optimize your life.
1:08.1	Testing to Failure by Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com
1:13.4	Testing ideas through direct experience is among the best ways to learn and grow.
1:18.5	If you want to know if an idea really has merit, test it under real world conditions.
1:23.3	Then you'll have your answer.
1:25.0	For example, suppose you want to ask someone out for a date.
1:27.9	One simple test would be to go right up to the person and ask.
1:31.4	Within minutes you'll know the answer.
1:33.4	Yes, this is common sense but how common is it in practice.
1:37.4	Unfortunately, most of our tests are run only in our minds and in that realm all kinds
1:42.5	of problems can arise.
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