You’re Doing the Work But Still Stuck — Here's the Problem

“Be honest — what’s something you’ve been consistent at… but haven’t seen results from yet?”

You can do the right things and still be headed in the wrong direction.
In this episode of the Secret to Success Podcast, the conversation goes straight at a frustration many disciplined people quietly carry:
“I followed the rules. I showed up. I stayed consistent… so why isn’t it working?”

This isn’t a motivational episode. It’s an examination.

The team breaks down why effort alone doesn’t produce growth, how consistency without measurement becomes rehearsed failure, and why isolation — not laziness — is often the real reason progress stalls.
You’ll hear why pain is often proof of progress, why feedback is essential (even when it hurts), and how following the wrong formula can keep smart, hardworking people stuck for years.

If you’ve been doing the work but questioning the results, this episode will help you identify what needs to change — without throwing away everything you’ve built.
This conversation is about alignment, correction, and building with intention — not just grinding harder.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Opening: Consistency Isn't Enough
• 00:01:26 Welcome and Team Introductions
• 00:06:55 How Do You Know When God Is Telling You to Move?
• 00:11:33 The Power of Making Decisions Over Waiting
• 00:13:23 Patterns Over Decisions: Learning God's Ways
• 00:15:57 Excellence Is God: Moving in the Spirit of Excellence
• 00:16:46 Consistency Without Quality Is Rehearsed Failure
• 00:21:37 The Sandpaper People: Why You Need Correction
• 00:24:18 Stop Working in Isolation: The Cage Mentality
• 00:34:39 Measuring Progress: Pain Equals Progress
• 00:38:04 Quick Evaluation: The Secret to Accelerated Growth
• 00:40:15 Being Coachable: ET's Jordan Brand Adjustment
• 00:43:09 Real Numbers, Real Accountability
• 00:57:52 Breaking Free from Your Cage: Changing Your Circle
• 01:02:07 Closing: Merry Christmas and Final Encouragement

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