Why is Failure Our Greatest Teacher - Lee Povey

Lee Povey joins Something For Everybody this week. Lee is a former Olympic-level sports coach and currently works with founders and startups aiding them in developing competitive mindsets while nurturing emotional intelligence

In this conversation, Lee shares his insights on navigating life's challenges, the importance of emotional regulation, and the need for mentorship among men. He discusses how experiences shape personal growth and the role of sports in developing resilience. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on masculinity, the loneliness epidemic among men, and the necessity of creating safe spaces for emotional expression.

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00:00 Navigating Life's Challenges

09:13 Resilience in Youth Sports

12:10 The Role of Mentorship

18:14 The Impact of Autism and Dyslexia

33:49 Feedback and Growth Mindset

34:51 Inner Critic and Self-Compassion

38:14 The Loneliness Epidemic in Men

45:16 Emotional Regulation and Expression

47:17 The Role of Mentorship

51:06 Redefining Masculinity

56:31Building Community and Connection

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Lee’s Links:

Website: https://www.leepovey.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepovey/

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Episode 385 of Something For Everybody

(Filmed on June 14th, 2025)

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Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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