After a short re-cap of last week's episode and Miracle Morning check-in, Jason opens up and acknowledges that right now this second, he's in a position as a leader where he is really struggling. So much so that he's thinking he shouldn't go into work, concerned that if his mind set is "in the gutter" he shouldn't bring it into the office.
What follows is not so much a pep-talk, but a unique and rare opportunity to observe a pivotal conversation. This episode is a glowing example of WHY it is SO IMPORTANT to be vulnerable, to talk through our difficulties, fears, and the challenges we're facing; because it took less than 40 minutes for Jason to go from feeling like he literally couldn't face going into work, to realising that he has an opportunity to shine, put into practice all the work in personal growth that they've been doing, and be the person he aspires to be.
Key themes and talking points include: finding the opportunity hidden in an obstacle, how to find perspective, leadership through seemingly insurmountable adversity, and how much pain are you willing to go through in order to be the person you want to be.
Joey points out that as a successful ambitious person, difficulty is what you sign up for. Namely, when you break through the ceilings of achievements you might find yourself on the floor of the next level. Finally, it dawns on Jason that it's all been leading up to this moment, that now's not the time to cower in the corner, now is the time to roll your sleeves up.