In a flop era that feels like it will never end? I know that feeling. If you’re in a rut—whether it’s burnout, a creative freeze, or a “what now” spiral after a big life change—I made this episode for you. I share about my own recent rut, what helped me get through it, and a practical 3-step roadmap grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. This one’s part pep talk, part game plan, part love letter to anyone feeling stuck.
EPISODE OUTLINE
00:00 Intro
02:00 My “what now?” rut
06:46 Roadmap out of your rut
08:06 1. Get your story straight
08:29 You haven’t ruined your life
09:48 My bar exam story
15:48 You are not alone
16:26 Lifequakes
17:55 You are not lazy
18:54 Are you burnt out?
20:44 The classic existential crash out
22:14 Are you in functional freeze?
23:42 Perfectionism-procrastination-paralysis cycle
26:31 2. Make a plan
26:47 Friction audit (Adam Alter)
30:01 Smallest possible actions
32:47 Lower the bar or you won’t reach for it
33:43 The photography class experiment
38:13 3. Have grace for yourself
38:21 How dare you say you’re not trying?
39:20 What you have to give right now is enough
39:53 Lightning round recap
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