McKay examines the explores the opportunity to begin again in life and business. Citing a number of examples, including Coca Cola’s infamous launch of "New Coke" in the 1980s, he illustrates how failure is not the end, but rather an opportunity to learn and regroup. As McKay notes, beginning again each and every day is an essential component in life - a true gift from God, allowing us to continually wash away the past and start anew. Throughout the episode, McKay explores this idea of beginning again from various angles, and argues that failure is not something to be avoided but rather a natural and necessary part of growth. He also highlights the importance of resilience and not giving up in the face of setbacks, sharing the inspiring story of Lauren, who lost her hand in a plane propeller accident, to demonstrate how starting over can be a difficult but necessary step towards growth and finding a greater purpose. Mistakes are not failures, but rather lessons to be learned, so follow our host’s sage advice here today and begin to trust in the possibility of a new beginning so you can pursue a better version of yourself.Episode Highlights:Famous artists’ struggles with self-doubt and discouragementSuccess as a series of nonfatal mistakesPractical tips for beginning againThe role of sleep in regenerating our bodies and minds for a fresh startDefining mistakes as opportunities to learnThe story of “New Coke”The importance of resilience and not giving up in the face of setbacksQuotes:"Success is a series of nonfatal mistakes, and masterpieces are created in days of showing up discouraged.""Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you've been through, it's never too late to begin again.""You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep rereading the last one.""In pursuit of your life's purpose, it's expected that you begin again over and over.""Don't worry, it's not too late. You can begin again.""Sometimes a failure is exactly what you need to confirm your direction and begin again.""There are no failures, only lessons to be learned.""As the great author said, ‘The essence of man is imperfection.’ And I would say the essence of learning and becoming who you're supposed to become is learning from and embracing imperfection.""Don't listen to the lies that tell you it's too impossible or too hard to start again. You can."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/