# Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

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Podcast: [This One Time in Real Estate...](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-one-time-in-real-estate-7047602)
Published: 2026-05-08T15:25:23+00:00
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## Resource

When the market gets tough, most people freeze. But what if that nervous feeling in your stomach is actually the exact signal you need? In this episode, we are tackling the raw truth about growth, leadership, and why everything you want in your business sits entirely on the other side of discomfort. With real estate trending toward a low watermark of under 4 million homes sold this year, it’s easy to feel insecure about where your next deal is coming from. Last year, a massive $12 million double-ended deal in April set a massive benchmark for our team. This year, we had to make up that gap without relying on a lucky break. We didn't freeze, and we didn't wait for perfect conditions. We restructured our team, leaned into the discomfort, and drove our company to the biggest first five months in our history. What you will learn in this episode: The Freeze vs. Fight Response: Why overanalyzing and stalling will kill your momentum faster than a bad market. Closing the Gap: How we handled the pressure of overcoming a massive $12M sales month from the previous year by pouring into our listings department. Chunking Down the Problem: Why you don't need to solve the whole puzzle right away, you just need to take the next uncomfortable action. Leading Through Uncertainty: Why your team needs to see you run towards accountability and discomfort, rather than pulling back. Growth happens outside of your comfort zone. Stop overthinking and start doing the work.

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