Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP065: Today's Episode: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks!

Setbacks are inevitable if you going to achieve your dreams. But what if I told you that every setback could actually be a setup for a major comeback? In this episode, I’m going to walk you through a powerful acronym—S.E.T.B.A.C.K.S.—that will help you shift your perspective, regain control, and stay on track with your dreams. You can and will need to know how to come back for many of these if you’re going to complete anything that you set yourself to do in life.

Quote of the week: "The comeback is always stronger than the setback. When things don't go your way or as planned, work twice as hard and prove to yourself that you can do anything." Brian Tracy

Points covered:

S – Shift your mindset Setbacks aren’t the end—they're redirections. The first step is to change how you interpret them. Instead of 'Why is this happening to me?', try asking, 'How is this happening for me? This is where it all starts, with the mindset.

E – Embrace the lesson
Every challenge holds a message. Pause and ask yourself: 'What am I meant to learn here? Growth often wears the disguise of failure. What if the delay is actually the blessing?

T – Take responsibility
It’s easy to point fingers. But the moment you take ownership, you take back power. Ask yourself: 'What can I do differently? This is where you want to avoid the blame game.

B – Break it down
Big dreams can feel overwhelming, especially when they hit a wall. Break your goal into small, doable actions. Tiny steps still move you forward. Break your dream down.

A – Align with your ‘why’
When you hit resistance, reconnect to your deeper purpose. Why did you start this journey? Let your 'why' refuel your will.

C – Cultivate resilience
Resilience isn’t just bouncing back—it’s bouncing forward. Build it through rest, reflection, and celebrating small wins.

K – Keep moving
Motion creates momentum. Even if it’s messy, take that next step. Don’t wait for perfection—waiting isn’t part of progress, moving forward slowly is.

S – Surround yourself wisely
The people around you matter. Are they pouring into your dream or poking holes in it? Find encouragers, not energy drainers.

“Every setback we covered today will shape part of your story.
Some will challenge you. Others will champion you.
But all of them—when understood—can and will shape you.
Your dream isn’t just possible. It’s waiting on the version of you who’s ready.
Until next time—keep daring, keep developing, and most of all, keep dreaming.”

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