English with Jennifer

Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment: Failure is Feedback

There’s no perfect moment, so don’t wait for one. In this short clip from the Teacher Talking Time podcast with co-hosts Andrew Woodbury and Leo Gomez, I share a message I often bring to my talks and teaching: Failure is feedback. Whether you’re an English teacher, a learner, or a content creator, it’s easy to hesitate and wait for the “right time” to start something new or take a risk. However, growth comes from taking action, trying new things, and learning from what doesn’t work. In this clip, we talk about: • Why there’s no ideal moment to start • How failure becomes useful feedback • The value of experience—even when things don’t go as planned • Building confidence through action not perfection If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about your next step, this message is for you. 💬 What has failure taught you? Share your thoughts in the comments. #GrowthMindset #TeachingEnglish #ContentCreator #Motivation #EnglishWithJennifer ABOUT ME: Former classroom teacher. Published author. Speaker. Online instructor. I've been online since 2007, posting videos for students, blogging for teachers, and providing different forms of language support. My goal is to make language studies enjoyable and productive. Learn to communicate confidently and effectively. For more info and resources, visit www.englishwithjennifer.com. Happy studies! TEACHERS: Visit my ELT blog for tips and activity handouts. https://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/ SPEAKER INFO: https://speaking.englishwithjennifer.com/