Social Proof Podcast How to Survive When Feels Easier to Quit on Yourself and Your Business | Social Proof Podcast
Dec 18, 2025
Life can feel overwhelming during tough seasons, but acknowledging the storm is the first step. The hosts discuss how personal struggles affect business and the importance of identifying root causes of stress. They emphasize avoiding isolation and finding a supportive community. Practical strategies for stabilizing rather than pushing harder are shared, like setting smaller goals and avoiding major decisions when emotionally vulnerable. The conversation encourages introspection and the belief that growth can follow even the most challenging storms.
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Storms Often Precede Breakthroughs
- Storm seasons don't mean failure; they often precede major breakthroughs.
- David Shands says the enemy attacks when greatness is on the horizon, so storms can signal upcoming growth.
Name The Storm Immediately
- Acknowledge you're in a storm instead of denying it so you can start solving the real problem.
- David Shands says honesty gives you power and naming the problem lets you begin building solutions.
Diagnose The Trigger First
- Define the type of storm (financial, emotional, relational) to find the real trigger.
- Donni Wiggins compares a failing screen in a large display to one trigger causing many downstream problems.