What’s Your Problem? with Marsh Buice

920. Why You Need (Productive) Tension In Your Life.


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Let's get it. Today, I unpack the hidden value of productive tension—why it’s not something to avoid but something to embrace if you want real growth. After taking a short break and feeling an unexpected sense of emptiness, I realized that peace isn’t always the absence of tension… It’s the presence of purpose.

If you've ever felt like you're drifting, lacking motivation, or stuck in a cycle of progress and regression, this episode is for you.

Tune in to discover:

  • Why feeling “off” might be a signal that you’ve lost your sense of purpose
  • The connection between purpose, decisiveness, and daily tension
  • How to hold the line when you're tempted to compromise
  • Why the first time is the hardest, but every time after that gets easier
  • The real reason progress fades (hint: it’s not about effort—it’s about concessions)
  • How to pair tension with patience to build long-term strength and resolve
  • Why you don’t need perfect conditions—you need purposeful resistance
  • The difference between waiting and working while you wait

This episode serves as a reminder that holding tension creates transformation—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Let’s talk about why you need it… and how to use it.

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