Is "Do Hard Things" Overrated or Underrated Advice? | Ep. 076

What if doing something hard is the only way to truly find you?

In this episode, Justin King redefines what it means to “do hard things.”

After running ten marathons in ten days, he’s not preaching pain for pain’s sake—but instead unpacking the mindset that transforms struggle into self-awareness.

This isn't about proving you're the toughest in the room. It’s about making smart decisions in the face of adversity and walking away with something even more powerful than resilience: clarity.

From navigating a divorce and business exit to hitting the wall mid-marathon, Justin explains how real strength comes from leaning into hard things without losing yourself in the process.

This episode will challenge how you define toughness—and might just help you find your next breakthrough.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to choose the right kind of hard thing for your growth

• How to differentiate between discomfort and damage

• How to develop mental toughness without destroying yourself

• How to build your “stack of undeniable evidence” that you can

• How to make tough decisions without breaking relationships

Questions answered:

• What is a Misogi, and why should you do one every year?

• Why is smart toughness more powerful than blind grit?

• What’s the real benefit of doing hard things?

• How can you reframe quitting as a smart move, not failure?

Listen to the full episode now and challenge yourself to take on your Misogi. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review.

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