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Ep28 Just Sit With Me a Minute… This One’s a Story

This episode started as a story I couldn’t shake. Not because it was dramatic, but because it revealed how easily fatigue can convince us to stop trusting what we know to be true. Take a moment. Where in your life have you been told “this is normal” when it didn’t feel right? Over the years, I’ve learned that fatigue often comes less from the work itself and more from navigating authority that won’t listen. When that kind of tired sets in, discernment becomes harder — not because it’s gone, but because we’re worn down. Sometimes what we need isn’t to quit. Sometimes we need rest. Sometimes we need perspective. Sometimes we need to let things come back into focus before making a decision. Fatigue tells us the blur is permanent. It isn’t. And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. … Read more

Ep26 When You hear “No” Do You Quit – Or Use The Power Of Persistence?

When You Hear “No,” Do You Quit — or Use the Power of Persistence? Hearing the word no can feel personal. It can sound like rejection, failure, or a sign that maybe something just isn’t meant for you. And for many beginners — especially in furniture flipping — that moment is where progress quietly stops. But what if “no” isn’t the end? In my latest podcast episode, I talk about persistence as a learned skill — not hustle, not pressure, and not forcing things to work. Real persistence is steady. It’s thoughtful. And it’s shaped by experience. From navigating low-ball offers and product failures to learning when to pivot instead of push, persistence often looks very different than people expect. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: There’s a difference between quitting and course-correcting. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure of your next step, this … Read more