A Tactical Guide to Overcoming Hard Times and Conquering Your Fears

Hard times and fear are inevitable, but staying stuck in them is a choice. In this deeply tactical episode of the Crush & Climb podcast, host Jason McClain pulls back the curtain on the exact mindset and strategies required to navigate life’s toughest challenges and conquer the fears that paralyze us.

Forget dwelling on the “why”—Jason argues that understanding the cause of a problem isn’t necessary to solve it. Instead, he delivers a powerful, solution-focused framework for taking action. From applying the 80/20 rule to your problems to understanding why “ripping off the band-aid” is crucial, this episode is packed with practical wisdom you can apply today.

Jason also dives into the psychology of fear, breaking down the 5 basic human fears that drive our decisions and revealing how to reframe fear from a roadblock into fuel for your success.

What You’ll Discover:

• A counterintuitive approach to problem-solving that focuses 80% on what’s right.

• The 80/20 rule for emotional and mental energy during a crisis.

• How to leverage your community and “share the burden” to find solutions faster.

• The 5 core fears that subconsciously control you and how to recognize them.

• The importance of developing a “short-term memory” for failures, inspired by professional athletes.

• A powerful final challenge: to give up your “right to fail” and stop letting assumptions dictate your future.

This is the essential guide for anyone ready to stop being a victim of circumstance and start becoming the architect of their comeback.

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Get Jason’s Books on Amazon:,
“Pivot to Profit: Turning Failures into Fuel”: https://amzn.to/42DNWuA
This book is for the entrepreneur, the leader, and the salesperson who recognizes that the path to profit is not a straight line. It’s for you if you’re tired of reacting to crises and ready to systematically turn every obstacle into an opportunity. It’s for those who want to stop treating failure as a verdict and start using it as data.

McClain provides his battle-tested, four-stage blueprint, the R.I.S.E. System, forged in the fire of his own professional disasters. This is the exact framework he used to bounce forward from ruin to build a thriving luxury wine brand and multiple successful companies.

“Island of One: Born Different.  Built to Thrive” : https://amzn.to/42Go94Z
“Island of One” is a powerful call to action, reminding you that your unique design is not a mistake, but a magnificent blueprint for success. Discover how to live deliberately, connect authentically from a place of wholeness, and make a meaningful impact, transforming your “island” into a beacon of hope for yourself and others. Your thriving life isn’t a distant dream—it’s an imminent reality, waiting for your conscious, courageous “Yes!”

This isn’t just his story; it’s a universal blueprint for anyone seeking to transform perceived limitations into their greatest strengths. In “Island of One,” McClain introduces the groundbreaking COMPASS System, a seven-key framework designed to unlock your inherent potential.