Down But Not Out - 3 Ways To Bounce Back

What if failure isn’t the end of your story, but the key to your next breakthrough? This week, Jon Goehring, Coach Jim Johnson, and Dr. Rehnuma Karim explore the universal experience of setbacks... and share three powerful strategies to bounce back stronger.

Coach draws on decades of basketball coaching to reveal the importance of analyzing what went wrong, correcting course, and committing to consistent improvement... because repeating mistakes is the only true failure. They discuss how daily scoreboards and honest autopsies lead to continuous growth in sports, business, and life.

Dr. Rehnuma shares a moving example of her nephew’s journey from job rejections to discovering his true calling in academia... a vivid reminder that failure can serve as a guiding signpost toward our highest purpose. Together, they urge you to reframe failure as an “ignorance tax”—an essential price paid once to pave the way forward.

The hosts also highlight the critical role of your reaction to failure, cautioning against “double errors” that compound loss, and emphasize self compassion and mindset shifts as vital tools. Citing thought leaders like Mike Baker and Albert Einstein, they remind listeners that persistent learning, courageous reflection, and purposeful action fuel true success.

If you or someone you know is struggling with setbacks, this episode offers invaluable encouragement and a concrete path to rise with clarity, confidence, and resilience.