When the Dream Becomes a Grind
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We unpack how a contracting career slips from dream to grind and lay out the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that restore time, profit, and peace. We share mistakes, hard-won lessons, and practical steps you can apply this week.
• the trap of aimless growth and overwork
• one-man job versus freestanding company
• burnout, bad exits, and accountability gaps
• why home life health predicts work health
• boundaries that require advance planning
• finance basics for profit clarity and saying no
• hospitality mindset for client experience
• journaling as a fast pressure valve
• time audits, FaceTime, and fewer site trips
• first steps to rebuild processes and capacity
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Chapters
1. When The Dream Becomes A Grind (00:00:00)
2. Aimless Starts And The Contractor Trap (00:02:40)
3. One-Man Job Vs Freestanding Company (00:05:15)
4. Burnout, Bad Exits, And Hard Lessons (00:09:20)
5. Health At Home Drives Health At Work (00:14:35)
6. Boundaries Require Planning, Not Defiance (00:18:10)
7. Process, Profit, And Saying No (00:22:45)
8. Hospitality Mindset In Construction (00:27:26)
9. Simple Practices: Journaling And Reflection (00:31:11)
10. Reduce Chaos: Time Audits And FaceTime (00:35:16)
11. Practical First Steps And Free Coaching (00:38:56)
12. Closing Thoughts With A Wink (00:55:36)
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