Ep 48 Why Solving Problems Keeps You Stuck

Chaos, Courage and Coffee · Oct 15, 2026 · 28m

Brett and Vanessa explore what happens when fixing life’s problems feels like progress, but actually leaves you standing still.

After spending a whole day sorting out a stressful issue, Vanessa noticed an unexpected burst of relief and joy.

But did her life actually move forward, or did she just get back to where she started?

Together, they look at why our brains love the quick hit of putting out fires.

It gives us the illusion of moving forwards but leaves us without any real progress.

They break down how constant firefighting distracts us from building real progress, and how to stop…