In this episode, Carol interviews Godwin Chan as he takes us on his journey of failure and discovery. Godwin shares the role of self-awareness regarding his career path, adventures in start-ups, lessons learned from failure, and inspiration to forge ahead. Godwin started early on intending to become a physician. Through years of study toward that singular goal, he had an awakening that ultimately, this was not the right profession for him. Listen as Godwin shares the values, knowledge, and connections that have helped him move ahead to new opportunities. Godwin is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and author.   Show Notes:  Drive and focus don’t always get you where you think you are going to go     2. Journey of self-awareness     3. Exploring ideas that combine medicine and business     4. Requirements of career success     5. Start-up Key - Be clear on the problem you want to solve     6. Combining past experiences for future ventures     7. Lessons learned about writing a book     8. Overcoming biggest fears     9. You don’t have to do it all yourself - Influences along the path – Writing Course, Brian Almeda’s podcast VulnerABLE – “Just Start”    10. Ways to look at failure    Social Media Twitter Medium LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram Host of Digital Introverts Podcast    Upcoming Book Digital Introverts   Music by Jonn Serrie Intro and Outro music composed and recorded by Jonn Serrie. Website: http://www.thousandstar.com/ Record Labels and Links to Jonn’s Music: Valley Entertainment and New World Music