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Release Date: Jan 15

Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s the catalyst that propels you forward. In this high-impact episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, host Damon welcomes Jim Harshaw Jr., executive performance coach, TEDx speaker, and former Division I All-American wrestler, for a raw conversation about the real anatomy of achievement. Jim opens up about this own journey through sports, business setbacks, and imposter syndrome, revealing the powerful mindset shifts and practical frameworks behind lasting growth. From the wrestling mat to the boardroom, Jim shares how leaning into failure, aligning your life with your true vision, and building an “environment of excellence” helps leaders—and their teams—realize more than they ever thought possible. Whether you’re an executive, founder, or rising leader, this episode is packed with actionable strategies, hard-won wisdom, and a daily practice that can help you turn every setback into rocket fuel.an apply today.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why failure is information, not identity—and how to use productive pauses to transform setbacks into growth
• Jim’s four-step framework that aligns vision, goals, environment, and follow-through for peak performance
• How to overcome imposter syndrome and show up with authentic confidence
• Ways to avoid the “success trap” in your career and redefine winning for yourself
• The critical role of relationships and holistic well-being for sustainable leadership (and why most high-achievers sacrifice the wrong things)
• How elite performers—from athletes to CEOs—create and sustain environments that drive greatness

In This Episode:

• 00:00 – Jim reframes failure: it’s data, not identity
• 01:38 – Why knowing about failure isn’t the same as living it
• 04:45 – Learning from sports losses vs. business failures
• 07:01 – Competing fearlessly: the mindset “trick” behind big wins
• 11:57 – Mindset beats talent—athletics and business parallels
• 13:08 – Giving yourself credit for trying (and moving through fear)
• 14:40 – The double-edged sword of imposter syndrome for leaders
• 16:58 – Leadership lessons from early coaching mistakes
• 19:32 – What it means to lead with love (vs. just results)
• 21:36 – Unlocking greatness in others (stories from the mat and beyond)
• 24:49 – “Environment of excellence”—why your team matters
• 29:49 – Jim’s four-part framework for sustained high performance
• 34:47 – Holistic success: balancing health, wealth, self, and relationships
• 37:42 – The power of accountability and peer networks
• 44:56 – The secret to consistency: productive pauses
• 48:56 – Jim’s must-ask questions for breakthrough clarity
• 52:58 – Jim’s advice for helping kids reframe failure
• 56:12 – Where to find Jim, his podcast, and coaching resources

‍About Jim Harshaw Jr.

Jim Harshaw Jr. is an executive performance coach, former Division I All-American wrestler, TEDx speaker, and host of the podcast "Success for the Athletic Minded Man." After experiencing both entrepreneurial failures and elite athletic triumphs, Jim developed a signature four-step framework to help leaders align their vision, goals, and environment for sustainable growth. Today, he coaches CEOs, founders, and high-performing individuals—helping them leverage setbacks, sharpen their mindset, and realize their biggest potential.

Resources Referenced:

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