In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and guest Jodie Brown give a calm, practical plan for the moments when tech makes you want to quit. If you are staring at a screen, second guessing yourself, and thinking the software is broken, this conversation shows you how to reset your mindset, get resourceful, and move forward without wasting hours. 

Whether you are setting up a new tool, reconnecting automations you have not touched in months, or just trying to make a simple feature work, you will learn how to pause, find the right help, and practice the fundamentals before you tackle the complex result you have in your head. 

Key Takeaways:

🧘‍♀️ Step back before you spiral
 Pause and come back with fresh energy. A short reset often fixes the problem faster than forcing it when you are exhausted. 

🧰 Get resourceful first
 Search your exact error, read the platform’s help docs, contact support, and try AI or Google to troubleshoot, then verify the steps inside the tool. 

🧱 Start with foundations
 Do not build the avant garde version on day one. Click around, learn what each button does, and master the basics before you stack features. 

🧠 Reframe the blocker
 Most issues are user error and that is normal when you are learning. The software usually works. You are building a new skill and it will take longer than you think. 

🎯 One question to keep you moving
 What is the smallest next step I can complete today that teaches me something new inside this tool. Then do only that. 

Why You Should Listen:

If tech has been the reason you avoid projects that would actually help your business, this episode gives you a simple process to stay calm and get it done. You will leave with a reset you can use the next time you feel stuck, a checklist for finding answers faster, and permission to learn like a beginner without making it mean anything about your talent. 

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