Ever feel like you’re running full throttle, but stuck at the same spot?
You’re pushing hard, grinding daily, checking off the to-do lists, but something just isn’t clicking. You’re moving, but you’re not making the progress you want. That gap between where you are and where you want to be? It’s suffocating you. It’s got you questioning what you’re doing wrong. And let’s be real — you might even be thinking, “I’m a failure.”
I’ve been there. The frustration…the self-doubt…the pain of feeling like your goals are still out of reach. Trust me—I’ve faced that big gap between dreams and reality more times than I can count. I’ve hit major roadblocks, fallen flat on my face, and thought I’d never get where I wanted to go.
But here’s the secret I’ve learned (the hard way): Failure is never permanent when you have a next step.
In today’s 5-Minute Drill, I’m diving deep into how to turn your pain into progress. I’m not just talking about moving past setbacks — I’m sharing the exact strategy that helped me and countless other pro and executive athletes find clarity and keep pushing forward when we felt stuck. So, if you’re sick of feeling paralyzed by the gap, stuck in that frustrating place between where you are and where you want to be in any area of life, this episode is for YOU.
Let’s get it!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to reframe failure and see it for what it really is
- How to process the gap between your dreams and reality and stop it from holding you back
- The strategy to help you take your next step no matter how small it may seem
KEY QUOTES
“Failure is never permanent when you have a next step.” – J.R.
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