Tyler gets honest about the seasons that beat you up - money stress, mistakes, and imposter syndrome, and why those are the moments that actually forge better builders. This one’s about leaning on your people, pushing through, and coming out with more grit and clarity.
Show Notes: 00:00 Cold open — don’t fear the struggle 00:13 Intro: midweek + skipping the “state of the world” 01:59 Housekeeping: YT comments & newsletter 02:44 Why hard seasons become our favorite memories 08:16 Self-taught, scared to ask, imposter syndrome 09:38 Mistakes that cost time & money → growth 10:05 Becoming an adult, cresting the hill 12:53 Overwhelm and “this too shall pass” 15:36 Story #1: gaming school vs learning the lesson 21:09 Story #2: second kid, house sale, septic fail 22:30 Perspective: gratitude after the pain 23:09 Struggle builds closeness: marriage & friends 24:41 Why Modern Craftsman exists: find your people 30:40 Podcast as therapy/journaling 35:39 Two questions for you + wrap-up
Video Version: https://youtu.be/ldiHi0aC2-Y
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