When the Dream Becomes a Grind

We unpack how a contracting career slips from dream to grind and lay out the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that restore time, profit, and peace. We share mistakes, hard-won lessons, and practical steps you can apply this week.

• the trap of aimless growth and overwork
• one-man job versus freestanding company
• burnout, bad exits, and accountability gaps
• why home life health predicts work health
• boundaries that require advance planning
• finance basics for profit clarity and saying no
• hospitality mindset for client experience
• journaling as a fast pressure valve
• time audits, FaceTime, and fewer site trips
• first steps to rebuild processes and capacity

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