Rise Above Failure: Finding Success Through Tenacity and Determination  Failure is something we all try to avoid. It's often disappointing and soul-crushing, especially if you fail at something that you invested so much time and effort in. However, failures are a normal part of life, and more importantly, they don’t define you. What matters most is how you bounce back from your bad experiences. Instead of dreading failure and thinking of it as something negative, see it as a pivotal learning experience. A crushing failure today can end up completely changing your life for the better. In this episode, MAST's CEO Phillip Cable joins us to talk about how facing failures shaped his mindset towards success. He shares his story from being a law student to entering the Navy and eventually finding business success. Talking about his experiences, Phillip emphasises the values of tenacity and determination. His relentless attitude of not giving up coupled with authenticity, humility and courage resulted in a successful career and inspiring life story. If you want to know how you can rise above failure, this episode will offer valuable insights for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Find out how you can use a loss to move on with life. Discover why you should take calculated risks in business and life. Learn the importance of tenacity and not giving up in building your way through success. Resources MAST GardaWorld Connect with Phillip: LinkedIn The Mindset Mentor Meets Podcast: Building Strength with Vulnerability with Steve Bishop - Chief Information Security Officer - ATOS BPS Coaching with Angela Episode Highlights [02:56] What Phillip Is Most Proud Of It was a pivotal moment in Phillip’s life when he gave up his solicitor training to go to the Navy.  Phillip says it was a risk, but it was the right one. It was a short career, and it didn't come naturally to him. However, he feels a certain pride in having served his country. [05:18] Phillip’s Academic Background Phillip didn't follow the usual academic route.  He left at 16, worked for a while, went back and got into the law degree route. Phillip did his Master’s in Maritime Law. [06:30] The Decision to Give Up Phillip compares it to starting a business: sometimes, you have to seize the initiative and the moment. While his father was supportive, there was pressure from his friends and people in the industry. A close family friend of Phillip’s encouraged him to go for it. It made him realise that he can always come back for law later. Instinctively, Phillip felt like giving up training to be a solicitor to go to the Navy was the right thing to do. [08:23] Finding the Courage to Do Something New After a Huge Loss The period where Phillip was transitioning from law to the Navy was challenging. He had to contend with the sudden death of his mother due to a brain haemorrhage. The experience galvanised his view around the need to make the most out of his life. Before joining the Navy, he applied for the TA Parachute Regiment but didn’t make the cut. Even though he failed, it was cathartic to get out of his comfort zone and push his boundaries. It took his mind off the feelings of loss and grief. You don't get over a loss; you only get used to it and reflect on it more. Listen to the full episode to learn about Phillip's musical background! [12:54] The Second Thing Phillip Is Most Proud Of Phillip is proud of himself for not letting failure stop him. Phillip doesn’t consider himself good at many things, but he believes you can achieve a lot through sheer persistence. He failed in some things, but he's proud of himself for not giving up. Even if Phillip didn't meet the standard, he still experienced it.  Phillip didn’t let his failures deter him from picking himself up and moving on to something else. Sometimes, you fail because you