# 1020. Q&AF: Pushing Through Hard Times, Being "Too Nice" & Leadership Struggles

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Podcast: [REAL AF with Andy Frisella](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-af-with-andy-frisella-2274)
Published: 2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast
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Duration seconds: 2186

## Resource

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on what to do when you're working hard but not seeing progress, how to stop being too nice to others at your own expense, and how to overcome insecurities and handle tough situations when leading a team.

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