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April 28, 2025 28 mins

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EPISODE 387: Does it ever feel like your construction business is sinking? That moment when you wonder, “Is this even worth saving?”

You’re not alone. Every business owner hits that wall. But here’s something most people miss: It’s not your circumstances that are causing the problems—it’s the story you’re telling yourself.

In this week’s episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, I’m sharing nine powerful strategies that will help you break free from a business slump.

We’ll cover:

→ What most people typically do when things aren’t going well

→ Powerful ways to handle business adversities

→ Key lessons from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich

→ The Stockdale Paradox

and more!

If you’ve ever felt like throwing in the towel or burning it all down, this episode is for you.

Let’s dive in!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What we do when things aren’t going well (00:57)

Separate observable facts (01:43)

Detach from the situation (05:34) 

Cultivate a habit of gratitude (06:37) 

Control the controllables (07:45) 

Reframe the situation (09:01)

The Stockdale Paradox (12:53)

Take extreme ownership (17:14)

The catastrophizing exercise (19:17)

Do a mental hygiene (21:06)

Final advice (23:26)

 

Additional Resources:

- Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 

 

Books Mentioned:

- Good to Great by Jim Collins

- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

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