# Embracing the Suck: Navigating Challenges and Growth in Your Twenties

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Podcast: [Per Diem Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/per-diem-podcast-7144619)
Published: 2026-04-07T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.perdiempodcast.com/episodes/kek9RdLG8cW
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Duration seconds: 2375

## Resource

In this episode, Keaton Turner begins with an apology for a missed and late episode, citing a busy schedule and updates to the podcast hotline. He engages with listener voicemails, addressing Nate's question before sharing personal updates on coaching kids' baseball. Keaton postpones a planned episode on conflict resolution to focus on embracing tough times in your twenties. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of early career struggles and offers practical advice for navigating them. Keaton reflects on his hardest year in business, emphasizing learning from others' struggles and preparing for challenging periods. He concludes with the significance of tackling big problems, encouraging listener engagement via the Per Diem hotline.

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