Ep 146 How to Know When to Persist or Pivot (Overcoming Challenges on Your Personal Growth Journey)

Ep 146 How to Know When to Persist or Pivot (Overcoming Challenges on Your Personal Growth Journey)

From What Could Go Right? by Erik Orton + Emily Orton

March 26, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

This episode provides insights on overcoming challenges and making decisions about whether to persist or pivot in personal growth journeys.

Ever feel stuck facing obstacles and unsure whether to keep going or pivot? This episode helps you overcome challenges, make better decisions, and grow personally by showing how to trust your instincts and navigate life’s toughest moments. You’ll discover practical ways to turn obstacles into opportunities, evaluate fear versus new information, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.     Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:  Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the boat. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views.   Sail with us. Erik + Emily Memoirs: Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat  Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman Connect with Erik + Emily: Email  Subscribe to Encouragement Youtube  Like, Comment, Subscribe Instagram   Facebook

People in this episode

Hosts: Erik Orton, Emily Orton

Topics covered

  • personal growth
  • decision making
  • overcoming challenges
  • trusting instincts
  • navigating obstacles

Keywords

  • obstacles
  • opportunities
  • fear
  • clarity
  • confidence
  • personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Seven at Sea, Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman

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