Ep 457: Throwback To Ep196: Get Unstuck In Life

Jan 1, 2026

Feeling stuck? You're not alone, but it's time to rethink that notion. Discover how creativity can unlock new pathways as Jim shares his journey from burnout to enlightenment. A simple realization about taking action sparked a transformative experience that reshaped his career. He emphasizes that small decisions can lead to monumental changes, opening doors to unforeseen opportunities. By exploring your interests or volunteering, you can ignite new passions and take the first steps towards a fulfilling direction.

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INSIGHT

Stuck Means Creativity Has Run Out

Jim Fortin says people are never truly stuck; they’ve run out of creativity.
Expanding thinking and creativity is the route to getting unstuck.

ANECDOTE

Burnout Despite Financial Comfort

Jim describes a period when he was burned out and complacent despite having money.
He considered buying land and running a dog rescue but felt directionless until he acted.

ADVICE

Start By Deciding To Act

Do something even if you don't yet know what the end result will be.
Hold the intention “I’m going to do something” and let options unfold.

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Start Your Transformation Now

In the past, I have often said, “Being stuck” in life, no such thing. Cars can get stuck, things can get stuck but people cannot get stuck. Why, because they have the ability to change things and do different things.

So, in this episode I talk about – “Something” leads to something and what does that mean?

It’s so simple that most of us miss the power of this simple phrase.

Oftentimes in life, we are stuck or directionless when in fact the answers are in front of us all the time, yet we are too busy being stuck to see the obvious answer.

I myself, years back, have found myself “stuck.” In particular, I remember 2014 when I was burned out, tired, and in limbo as to what I wanted to do with the rest of my professional life.

I remember one day when I was pacing the den the answer came to me. The answer of how to get “unstuck” and to change my life came to me in a flash and had this answer not hit me I seriously doubt I’d even be doing this podcast today.

This epiphany I came to, it’s available to everyone and it’s pretty much free, we just have to act upon it and when we do, I promise, something will lead to something. And, when new things come into our awareness then so do possible new opportunities.

Be sure to listen to this episode, after all, before you listen to it you have no idea what it’s going to lead to, right?

Well, after you listen you’ll perhaps have a new way to “get yourself” unstuck in life.

As I said before, we’re never stuck. It’s just often that we have run out of creativity and action. And, when we add creativity and couple that with action, magic can happen.

Listen, apply, and enjoy!

Transformational Takeaway

You’re Never Stuck In Life. Something Leads To Something.

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With gratitude,
Jim