I’ve been away for a few weeks, and there’s a reason for that. It’s not what you might think. I’ve been at my limit, grinding it out and struggling to find even 20 minutes to record, let alone the mental bandwidth to share my current state. In this episode, I’m being honest about the reality of entrepreneurship that doesn’t make the highlight reel. We’ll discuss why high performers struggle to let go of doing everything themselves, the foot soldier mentality that secretly stalling your growth, what happens when you cover for your team’s weaknesses instead of building systems, the ugly work that happens in the dark and why you can’t skip it, how to build SOPs when you’d rather just do the work yourself, and the truth nobody wants to hear: nobody can escape the grind. If you’re grinding in the dark and wondering if anyone sees it, this episode is for you. Remember, the journey is the destination. Follow @thevaluerace on Instagram and follow your host @mr_underscore_no_ceiling. Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

You're grinding day in and day out. You're showing up. You're doing the work. But the results aren't showing up yet. And that's making you feel like you're falling behind.

In this episode, Kyle dives deep into one of the most destructive patterns high performers face: the inability to recognize the progress you've already made because you're too close to it.

You'll discover:

- Why feeling stuck on the hamster wheel is actually a sign you're a high performer

- How detaching and looking at your progress from a distance reveals the wins you've been blind to

- The difference between facts and feelings, and why one is costing you your dreams

- Why your effort TODAY is building your results TOMORROW

- How to stay committed to the grind even when you can't see the destination

If you're feeling left behind, doubting yourself, or wondering if it's too late—this episode is for you.

Remember: The journey is the destination. It's in the middle of this moment, this day, this time that everything is actually happening in your life.

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Two days before Christmas, Kyle opens up about the hardest year he's faced since becoming a free man. This year tested him in ways he didn't expect—both in business and personally. But as he reflects on 2025, he's seeing something powerful: every challenge taught him exactly what he needed to know to step into 2026 with eyes wide open.

In this raw and honest episode, Kyle talks about:

• Facing the biggest adversity since his release and what it taught him
• The mountains and valleys of life and why struggle isn't failure
• How ChatGPT reignited his passion for business and systems
• The massive shifts he's making in his company going into 2026
• Why it's okay to ask for help when you're in a dark season
• Celebrating making it through, even when there aren't massive wins

If you've had a tough year, this episode is for you. If you're winning at a high level, there's wisdom here too. Either way, Kyle's message is clear: you made it through, and that's worth celebrating.