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Burned Out, But Still Bootstrapping: Why Grit Isn’t Enough Anymore

Burned Out, But Still Bootstrapping: Why Grit Isn’t Enough Anymore

Update: 2025-07-01
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Feeling overwhelmed by your business—but too busy tofix it? This episode is your wake-up call.

In today’s can't-miss conversation, Kim and Hal take on one of the most glorified lies in entrepreneurship: that hustle alone is the secret to success. Spoiler alert—it’s not. In the age of AI, grit without leverage leads to one destination: burnout.


You’ll hear:

  • Why “working harder” is no longer enough—and what smart business owners are doing instead
  • The hidden dangers of hustle culture (and how it turns entrepreneurs into bottlenecks)
  • The true cost of being “too busy” to implement AI
  • A raw, relatable story of one small business owner stuck in survival mode
  • How to spot the moment your grind starts working against you
  • The first two steps of the IMPACT Framework for transforming burnout into breakthrough
  • Why your identity as a hustler may be the #1 thing holding your business back
  • Simple, practical ways to start using AI today—without getting overwhelmed

 

Whether you’re a solopreneur juggling a dozen roles or asmall business owner scaling fast, this episode will challenge how you work—and inspire a smarter, more scalable future.


Who This Episode Is For:

  • Entrepreneurs feeling exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed
  • Founders and consultants still doing everything manually
  • Small business owners curious about AI but unsure where to start
  • Anyone clinging to the grind—and secretly wondering if there’s another way

 

Ready to Take Action?

 

Listen Now If You’re Ready To:

✅ Stop confusing 'busyness' with business✅ Reclaim your time, energy, and strategic focus✅ Turn burnout into breakthrough✅ Finally use AI to scale—without losing control

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Music Credit: “I Am with You” by Dream Cave; EpidemicSound via iStock.com

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Burned Out, But Still Bootstrapping: Why Grit Isn’t Enough Anymore

Burned Out, But Still Bootstrapping: Why Grit Isn’t Enough Anymore

Kim Lewis Howard