Modern Craftsman

404 Trying Not to Slip Back Into Grind Mode

May 31, 2026·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Some seasons get heavy fast, even when you built the business to avoid that. This episode gets into Tyler's house build, money pressure, family guilt, decision fatigue, and trying not to fall back into the old grind-at-all-costs version of yourself. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community: 👉🏻 MC Community Sign-up Sign up for the newsletter: Newsletter Sign-up Show Notes:  00:00 When It Feels Impossible to Move Forward 00:12 Guest Fell Through 04:05 Calling the Vendor 06:00 Life Hits 110 MPH 08:14 Avoiding Old Grind Habits 10:03 Carrying the Weight After the Job 13:17 Cutting the List Down 15:38 Decision Fatigue on the House Build 22:26 Just Make Progress 29:35 When Hard Things Motivate You 33:16 Sleep, Work & Second Winds 39:11 Family, Guilt & Being Present 42:06 Opening the Conversation Video Version:https://youtu.be/GD208zeQtew Partners:  Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

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