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Andy reframes failure—not as an endpoint, but as an essential component of growth. He asserts, “You have to fail often to succeed,” emphasizing that failure is an integral part of training and life. His analogy compares performance to shooting at a bullseye: if you’re perfect every time, you’re not challenging yourself enough; if your shots scatter wildly, you’ve pushed beyond your limits.

He advocates intentionally seeking out discomfort—public speaking, skydiving, high-risk adventures—as deliberate failures designed to expand capacity. Whether in combat, sports, or personal pursuits, failure provides the feedback necessary to refine skills and build confidence.