531: Why Everything Falls Apart Before a Breakthrough: The Chaos Behind Leveling Up

Ever felt like everything fell apart right after you made progress? In this episode, let's explore the reasons why personal growth often triggers temporary chaos. I'm sharing insights from George Leonard’s book "Mastery" and my own journey as an entrepreneur. Let’s talk about how setbacks can be signs you’re on the right path—and how to get through the mess. Here are 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Progress Can Look Like Chaos: Growth isn’t always smooth—sometimes making big moves in your career or business can trigger upheaval. When things appear to “fall apart,” it might actually be a sign you’re moving in the right direction and entering a new stage of mastery. 2. The Power of Instruction and Learning Order: Picking the right way to learn—whether it’s self-paced, guided, or individualized—matters. But more important is understanding the order in which you need to learn things. Having a coach or mentor can help you avoid learning things out of sequence and maximize your progress. 3. When to Pivot and Let Go: Losing resources, time, or money hurts, but these moments can serve as powerful signals that it’s time to shift your focus or reinvent your approach. Success means knowing when to double down and when to step back, then strategically move forward. Master Your Journey 💬 Want more than just another post in your feed? Join the Journey Feed—your private stream of exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery, and real-time updates you won’t find on social media. 🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast—you’ll get early access to the lessons I’m learning, building, and navigating—all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. 👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead. 👉 Join the Journey Feed now to get immediate access and start building the clarity and momentum your mission deserves. Support the Mission If the Journey to Mastery podcast has inspired your path, consider contributing to help us keep creating faith-centered tools, resources, and conversations for purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you. 👉 Support The Mission