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Strategic Discomfort vs. Boredom Discomfort: Making the Pain Productive | E301
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- Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.
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- Apr 16, 2026
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- 1489
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Strategic Discomfort vs. Boredom Discomfort: Making the Pain Productive | E301 Highlights from this episode: Strategic Discomfort vs. Boredom Discomfort: Making the Pain Productive (00:45) Closing Thought: Conquering the World (21:48) In this episode, I’m working through something that’s been hitting me hard lately—are we actually building something scalable, or just chasing the feeling of growth? There's a difference between strategic discomfort and boredom-driven decisions, especially in that phase where your practice is stable but you feel restless and unsure what’s next. I share my own mistakes, what I’m doing differently now, and how I’m focusing on growth, systems, and truly replacing myself before expanding. If you’ve ever felt that “what now?” moment in your practice, this one’s for you. Join in the conversation and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me at www.theultimateod.com , on social media (click here for -> YouTube , Twitter…