Resistance Is the Road: What I Don’t Want to Do Is Exactly What I Need

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Why is it that the thing we resist most… is usually the thing we need most?

In this episode, I reflect on Day 9 of my 75-Day Soft Challenge and the moment I almost hit pause, just because I was “off” from work. That tiny urge to delay revealed something much deeper: the way my brain associates postponement with protection.

Through years of journaling and self-observation, I’ve learned that my resistance often points to the exact path I need to walk. And it’s not about hustle. It’s about healing. This episode is for anyone who’s ever sabotaged their own progress out of fear, perfectionism, or discomfort.

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