You know that thing you’ve been avoiding? The task, conversation, chore, decision, or next step that keeps hanging around in the back of your mind? In this episode, we dig into why we put off the things that could actually help us grow. From expired food containers and tax dread to hard family visits, business pivots, AI anxiety, and the strange confidence that comes from finally fixing a toilet, the conversation explores avoidance with humor, honesty, and a little bit of duct tape philosophy. We explain the “wall of awful,” emotional labor, the power of doing things for other people, and why completing one nagging task can make you feel unstoppable.