A builder's frustration with a leaning wall reveals the importance of checking foundations before continuing to build, teaching us that frustration often signals deeper issues needing attention rather than failure. Frustration serves as a mirror showing us where growth opportunities exist, inviting us to recalibrate and transform irritation into valuable insight.

• Parable about a young builder who couldn't fix a leaning wall until he addressed the uneven foundation
• Frustration isn't failure but a signal that something fundamental needs attention
• Three perspectives on frustration: it's a mirror, an invitation to recalibrate, and an opportunity to grow
• Suggestion to reflect on recent frustrations and what they might be teaching you
• Question for listeners about how they're learning to listen to frustration rather than react to it

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