From Panic Attack to 6 Crews in 4 Weeks: The 10-Second Rule That Saved My Business (And Life)

Trust your intuition (gut feelings) when making hiring decisions; sometimes logical candidates aren't the right fit.

During overwhelming or painful periods, narrow your focus to a time window your mind can handle (e.g., 10 seconds, 1 minute, 1 hour) to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

When facing business crises, practice radical transparency and honesty with clients; they are often more understanding than you expect.

Prioritize building reliable internal teams before relying solely on subcontractors, or implement a hybrid model for more control.

Actively 'manufacture wins' by successfully completing small, manageable tasks; these compound to shift your internal state and drive overall progress.

Recognize that challenges are a constant part of growth; the 'game' is about what challenges you choose to solve.