Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication #78 | Facing Decisions (with Hadar Shemesh)
Dec 9, 2025
Hadar Shemesh, an English pronunciation and language educator, shares her transformative journey after a 2 a.m. realization during the pandemic. She candidly discusses the tension between her thriving business and overwhelming exhaustion. Hadar also reflects on the doubts that stalled her decisions, revealing how a clarifying conversation with her mentor ignited a new vision. Ultimately, she took decisive action by drafting a closure email for her membership, illustrating the balance between personal well-being and professional commitments.
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Middle-Of-The-Night Breaking Point
- Hadar was working at 2 a.m. creating content for a monthly teachers' membership and felt utterly exhausted and absent from her family.
- That night triggered deep doubt about continuing the membership despite its success and demand during COVID.
Growth Can Make Work Unsustainable
- Success can amplify overload: Hadar's business exploded during COVID, increasing demand and her workload.
- Gratitude coexisted with the realization that growth had become unsustainable for her life balance.
Decisions Are Moments After A Long Build
- Decisions often feel instantaneous but are preceded by long periods of internal energy investment and doubt.
- Hadar realized she had been avoiding 'deciding to decide' even while signals pointed to change.