How to Eat a Failure Sandwich

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Failure - A Memoir

By: Phil Burks

Narrated by: Phil Burks

“How do you eat an elephant?” the old joke goes. Answer? “One bite at a time.” How do you get through failure and pain? It’s the same way you eat an elephant or a New York deli sandwich - one bite, one day at a time. These raw stories of what went wrong on Phil's way to success serve as a reminder not to rush your way through the sloppy parts of life. They’ll challenge you to slow down and learn all you can from the whole messy process. When life serves up a Failure Sandwich, do you refuse to take a bite? Insist this is not what you ordered? It’s never what you want, but failure and disappointment happen to everyone. This book shows how to tuck your napkin under your chin, take a big bite, and start making your way through it all the way to the end.

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Inspirational Journey!

A wonderful journey with Phil in how to eat a failure sandwich while embracing the challenges of life and learning to appreciate and give thanks to God for all of the blessings along the way.

A short and tasty summary of an incredible career

Phil’s journey is amazing and he presents his learnings with a signature blend of humor, wit, and wisdom. The central theme of the book - that failure provides far more value than it appears to while laying a foundation for success - is absolutely essential for anytime everyone to internalize. It’s a short listen and Phil has a great voice. Absolutely, especially for folks who’ve spent time in east Texas or are LETU grads.

God book

Fundamentally dishonest in presenting his religious views as business book. Not mentioned anywhere in the publisher summary. Beware deceivers, I guess. Couldn't finish it.