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**🎙️ Podcast Show Notes:

Ever stood at one of life’s crossroads, knowing a better path exists but struggling to leave the comfortable one behind? That's exactly the dilemma this episode tackles through the powerful metaphor of "burning the boats." 🔥⛵
 
 The concept traces back to 1519 when Hernan Cortes ordered his men to destroy their ships upon landing in Mexico, eliminating any possibility of retreat. Similarly, in 1776 when George Washington secured every available boat along the Delaware before his famous crossing, preventing British pursuit while ensuring his troops had only one direction to move—forward. These weren't just bold tactical moves; they represent a timeless principle about the power of full commitment. 🎯
 
 For collision repair shop owners facing industry challenges, this principle becomes particularly relevant. Whether it's ending unsustainable DRP relationships, committing to OEM repair procedures and charging correctly for what you do, or investing in EV repair capabilities despite substantial costs, success often requires burning those metaphorical boats. The same applies beyond business—in careers, health journeys, financial decisions, and even personal relationships. Sometimes, progress demands eliminating our backup plans. ⚔️
 
 What makes this approach so powerful? When retreat becomes impossible, we access reserves of creativity, determination, and resourcefulness we didn't know we possessed. 🦏

If you want to take the island, you’re going to have to burn the boats! 🔥

 

Link to Shey Knight’s FenderBender article: https://tinyurl.com/y6tm9fhp

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