There are seasons in your life where everything feels heavier than it should. You wake up tired. You question your abilities. You overthink every decision. You start wondering if you missed something, if you are behind, or if you are in the wrong place entirely. That feeling is being stuck, and every guy hits it at some point.

This episode breaks down what to do when you are in that moment. I talk about the shift from burnout to clarity, why confidence drops so quickly when your routine stops working, and how easy it is to slip into a fixed mindset without noticing it. I also dig into the simple, psychology-backed moves that help you get your footing again, from interrupting your morning spiral to lowering the pressure you put on yourself to taking one small action that reminds your brain you are not stuck forever.

One of the biggest ideas in this episode is something I call borrowed confidence. It is the concept of studying the people who inspire you and using their patterns as a temporary blueprint until your own belief starts to rebuild. When you feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself, borrowed confidence gives you a practical way forward. You do not have to reinvent your life. You just have to borrow the momentum of someone who has already done what you want to do.

This episode is for you if you feel burnt out at work, disconnected from yourself, unsure of your next step, or trapped in a rut you cannot explain. It is a reset for your mindset, a recalibration for your confidence, and a reminder that you are not alone in this feeling. You can get unstuck. You can move forward. You can feel like yourself again.

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To go deeper, read the three supporting posts built around this episode:

Feature Article: What To Do When You Feel Stuck

The 7 Lessons That Actually Get You Unstuck

The Answers Guys Need When They Feel Stuck

Your most asked questions about being stuck, burnout, and confidence, answered clearly and practically.

Notes from Josh

Feeling stuck is not a failure. It is a signal. It is your mind trying to get your attention and push you toward something better. I have been where you are. I know how heavy it feels. And I promise you this: you are not done. This episode gives you the tools to take the next step, even if it is small. That is all you need right now.