Sometimes the toughest battles aren’t the ones life hands us, but the ones we choose. In this episode of The Polished Hustle, we dive into the quiet, often overlooked reality of elective struggle. The habits, choices, and environments we create that keep us tethered to cycles of frustration and self-sabotage. From the daily routines that undermine our peace to the personal delusions we green-light in order to avoid uncomfortable truths, this conversation challenges us to confront where we may be holding ourselves back.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain struggles feel strangely familiar, or why freedom feels just out of reach, this episode offers an unfiltered mirror. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: Am I struggling because I must… or because I’ve chosen to?