Why You Feel Stuck (and What Redwoods Can Teach You)

You ever feel behind in life… like everyone else already bloomed and you're still figuring out if you’re even a plant? 🌱 Redwoods get it. They grow 350 feet tall, live for 2,000 years… but start smaller than a chip. No comparing. No scrolling. Just growing. Quiet. Steady. Rooted in the right forest. So maybe it’s not about how fast you grow—but who’s growing with you.

 

This episode is a mindset shift for anyone in their late teens or early twenties feeling lost in the scroll. Using redwoods as a metaphor for growth, host Nick Gumpert shares why consistency, not comparison, is the real measure of success. We talk about growing slow, staying grounded with the right people, and how sometimes it’s not you—it’s your soil. Mental skills are the hidden roots that help you stand tall when life gets stormy. By the end, you’ll feel less rushed, more rooted, and reminded that the tallest trees grow in good company.