Relentless Growth Podcast

Why Discomfort Is the Key to Growth: How Doing Hard Things Builds Resilience in Business and Life


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In this episode of the Relentless Growth Podcast, hosts Chase Calhoun and Jack Maher dive deep into a powerful but often avoided topic—discomfort—and why leaning into hard things is essential for personal and professional growth.

From hiring their first in-house plumber to exploring new real estate markets in Arkansas, Chase and Jack share recent business wins and how pushing into the unknown creates long-term success. They discuss the transformative power of endurance sports like Ironman training, and how doing difficult things intentionally can lower stress, boost confidence, and sharpen your edge as a business leader.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or too comfortable, this episode will challenge you to step into the discomfort—and show you why that’s where the real growth happens.

🔑 Topics covered:

  • Why discomfort is a growth accelerator

  • How physical challenges translate into mental resilience

  • Lessons from endurance sports and business stress

  • Vertical integration wins in real estate

  • The mindset shift that turns stress into momentum

👉 Whether you're building a real estate business or leveling up personally, this episode is packed with insights on embracing discomfort to unlock your next level.

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Relentless Growth PodcastBy Chase Calhoun