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September 20, 2017

Never too late for now...

September 20, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
Never too late for now...

My past screw ups do not define my worth, my value, or the value I can bring to the world going forward. I know that choosing to forge ahead opens me up to more failure, and as often as possible I will choose to re-frame those moments as potential energy for positive change. 

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Free To Fail, Shame
September 13, 2017

Shame Shame Go Away

September 13, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
Shame Shame Go Away

When shame shows up failure never produces positive change. Three tips for changing your outlook on shame. 

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September 13, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson/ 1 Comment
Free To Fail, Shame, Compassion Skills, Open, Resourceful, Persistent
September 06, 2017

Crushing the Second Attempt

September 06, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
Crushing the Second Attempt

Success is less about having a great idea and more about staying "+,+" when you have a bad one. 

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Free To Fail, Originals, Adam Grant, Plus Plus
August 30, 2017

Review: Sarah Lewis' "The Rise"

August 30, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
Review: Sarah Lewis' "The Rise"

"It is cliche to say simply that we learn most from failure. Transformation comes from how we choose to speak about it in the context of story." Sarah Lewis. The Rise

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Free To Fail, Sarah Lewis, The Rise, Book Review
August 23, 2017

3 Real Life Super Embarrassing Failures

August 23, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
3 Real Life Super Embarrassing Failures

"Failure" is not a metaphor. Here are 3 of my biggest most embarrassing failures.

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Free To Fail, Nate Regier, Donors
August 16, 2017

White Male Failing

August 16, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
White Male Failing

White men are failing each other when it comes to dealing with our privilege. Here are my fears about and commitments to moving forward. 

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Free To Fail, Charlottesville, racism, privilege
August 09, 2017

Success is My Biggest Failure

August 09, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
Success is My Biggest Failure

This week I am wrestling with the crazy and often symbiotic relationship of success and failure. 

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Free To Fail, Becky Robinson, Weaving Influence, Success
August 02, 2017

Fighting With Dragons

August 02, 2017/ Adam Barlow-Thompson
Fighting With Dragons

I've been dreaming of dragons again. Guess it's time to be free to fail and embrace the beast!

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Free To Fail, Dragon, Dreamwork, Bill Plotkin, Soulcraft
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Adam Barlow-Thompson

Adam Barlow-Thompson is a leader in conflict, communication, and neighboring. He is a trainer in Process Communication Model and Leading Out of Drama and a co-founder of neighboringmovement.org.

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