Episode 02: The Man In The Arena

In this episode, Tyler and Gwen talk about how leadership inevitably brings criticism and failure, but these challenges don't define your worth or success. Drawing from Teddy Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" quote, true leadership means showing up despite the dust, sweat, and inevitable setbacks.

The key is distinguishing between destructive criticism and constructive feedback while rooting your identity in something unchanging rather than others' opinions. Failure isn't the enemy of leadership—it's an essential teacher that builds empathy, resilience, and humility. When you dare greatly as a leader, you may be misunderstood, but walking in truth brings freedom even in isolation.