Do you wake up on Monday mornings dreading the week ahead, even though you have a "good" career? That feeling of stagnation isn't always negative; sometimes it's the loudest signal that you are ready for your next level.

In this episode, we dissect the critical difference between being in a temporary rut and hearing a higher calling. We open up about our own journeys from feeling limited as a dental associate to the "golden handcuffs" of running a successful CPA firm and the sleepless nights that come with wanting more. We break down exactly how to identify if you are truly stuck, the importance of autonomy, and the strategic steps you must take to transition safely into your purpose without blowing up your life.

"You can't hate it. So for me, I would say you first have to understand, are you in a temporary rut? Or is this a greater calling?"

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00:00 - Feeling Stuck vs. Moving Forward

02:15 - The Itch for a Higher Calling

06:07 - When The Weekend Can't Come Fast Enough

09:09 - The Need for Autonomy and Control

14:17 - Committing a Decade to Mastery

19:43 - The Fear of Letting Go

25:02 - Strategy for a Safe Transition

You’re not stuck. You’re just being set up.

Setbacks and failures are inevitable when you are building a business. But are you letting those setbacks stop you, or are you using them to build your playbook? In this episode, we break down why failures happen from building the wrong team to skipping the MVP and how to navigate them without losing your momentum.

We share a personal story about a failed "Uber for Hairstylists" venture that had a dream team of finance, sales, and legal experts but was missing the one thing a tech company actually needs. We also discuss the "Silver Tsunami," the dangers of jumping into industries like trucking blindly, and why you must emotionally detach yourself when doing due diligence on a new deal.

"Failure is not the end. It's the tuition that you pay to elevate to the next level."

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00:00 - You Are Not Stuck

01:53 - The "Uber for Hairstylists" Failure Story

05:15 - Reframe Failure as Feedback

07:31 - Building the Right Core Team

12:44 - A Rubric for Managing Setbacks

15:24 - The Silver Tsunami & Buying a Business

18:44 - Calculating Worst Case Scenarios

21:09 - Failure is Just Tuition

How do you say "no" without feeling guilty or selfish? We've all been there, stretching ourselves thin because our default is "yes".

In this episode, we get real about the struggle to say no. It’s not that you don't want to help; it's that you're juggling too much and have to learn to prioritize. I share a story about a good friend who came into town with no notice. In the past, I would have dropped everything, but I had to learn that protecting my existing commitments to family and work was more important. We break down how to build a "red rope policy" for your life and business, and why saying "yes" to everything can burn out your team.

"Every time you say yes to everything, you may get more opportunities... but you may be also losing opportunities and relationships that you already have."

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See more at https://www.gobeyondthegrind.com/episodes/034

00:00 - When I Say Yes to This, What Am I Saying No To?

01:14 - Saying No Isn't Selfish, It's Strategy

05:27 - My Default Setting is "Yes"

10:10 - The "Friend in Town" Test

15:07 - What is a "Red Rope Policy" for Your Business?

23:26 - The Biggest Benefit of Saying No

25:27 - Saying Yes Can Burn Out Your Team