In this thought-provoking episode we delve into the complexities of life, exploring the intertwined nature of success, failure, love, and the pursuit of meaningful existence. Our guest, Rabbi Steve Leder, shares profound insights from his extensive experience as a spiritual leader and his journey through moments of profound realization and transformation. From confronting mortality to redefining success beyond material wealth, Rabbi Leder offers invaluable lessons on living a life filled with purpose, empathy, and genuine connection. The Duality of Success & Failure: Understanding that failure is not just an inevitable part of life but a necessary one for growth. Our most significant lessons and understandings often come from our darkest times, highlighting the importance of embracing failure as an opportunity for development. Redefining Success: Reconsider our definitions of success, advising a focus on personal growth, learning, and the quality of our relationships rather than financial achievement. This lesson encourages us to value experiences, knowledge, and personal fulfillment over traditional metrics of success. The Transformative Power of Confronting Mortality: Reassess life's priorities. Confronting our mortality serves as a stark reminder of life's finite nature and the importance of aligning our actions with our deepest values. Empathy & Humanity in Times of Division: Most people are inherently good but may act out of pain, emphasizing that understanding and compassion are key to healing and unity. Love as the Essence of Life: The essence of life is to love and be loved. Love is cultivated through giving, sacrifice, and opening ourselves up to others, love is not just an emotion but an active process of connection and growth. Follow Failure, Ryan and Chris on Instagram  Then tag them on Instagram with your favorite clip from today's show and they will repost their favorites every week! Follow Rabbi Leder on Instagram Want to know more about Rabbi Leder www.steveleder.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-kavanaugh0/message