About this episode

The episode discusses the discomfort of starting something new and how to navigate the transition without reverting to old habits.

You start something new—and it feels wrong. Not clearly wrong. Just… off. In this episode, I break down why that happens and why it’s not a signal to quit—but a signal to stay. Your nervous system is still calibrated to your old environment. And if you’re not careful, you’ll try to reshape your new life to match the one you left. We talk about: Why your instincts are unreliable during changeThe Stoic idea of controlling your response, not your first reactionWhen to stay vs. when to leaveThe 3...

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Tumblin

Topics covered

• change
• nervous system
• Stoicism
• personal growth
• instincts
• decision making

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