In this powerful second part of our 4-week series, we dig into the experience of feeling stuck—not just in a situation, but in the Dip and the Lull, two invisible traps that can derail your progress if you’re not careful. You’ll hear the real-life story of R.U. Darby and how being “three feet from gold” taught him a lesson that could change how you approach your stuck seasons.

Whether you’re thinking, “This just isn’t working anymore,” or wondering if it’s time to quit, this episode will help you pause, discern, and decide your next move.

Key Segments & Takeaways:

1. What Is “The Dip”?

• Based on Seth Godin’s book The Dip
• The Dip is the difficult stretch between starting something and seeing results
• Most people quit here—but the best push through and succeed
• Don’t confuse difficulty with a dead-end

2. What Is “The Lull”?

• The emotional flatline: not burnout, not fired-up
• Feels like silence, disengagement, or going through the motions
• The Lull is often the pause before momentum returns

3. True Story: “Three Feet from Gold”

• R.U. Darby gave up mining just three feet from one of the richest gold veins
• His mistake? Quitting during the Dip
• But he turned the lesson into a new career—and found success in insurance

4. How Close Are You?

• Could you be just one step from the breakthrough?
• Most people feel the strongest urge to quit right before the shift happens

5. Dip or Dead-End? Use Discernment

Ask:

• Did I start this with purpose?
• Am I fatigued or misaligned?
• Would quitting bring regret—or peace?

Reflection Questions:

1. Where in your life do you feel like you’re in the Dip or the Lull?
2. What is one area you’ve been tempted to walk away from recently?
3. Is there a moment in your past when you may have quit too soon?
4. What if your next step is only “three feet” from the result you’ve been hoping for?

Weekly Challenge:

Revisit something you’ve considered quitting.

Ask yourself honestly:

Am I just in the Dip? Or did I misread the Lull?

Write down one action you’re willing to take this week instead of walking away.

🔜 Next Week (Teaser):

We’re going deeper into how to fight through the right ruts.

You’ll learn how to dig deeper, not just harder—and how to reconnect with your “why” when you feel like giving up.

You don’t want to miss it.