When You’re Doing the Work… But Nothing’s Moving

There’s a phase in every search where things just feel stuck. You’re sending emails. Taking calls. Looking at deals. But none of them feel right. And the longer it goes on, the harder it gets to stay motivated. You start wondering Am I even making progress? Is this normal? The truth is: it is. Almost every searcher hits this wall at some point. Some push through with a routine. Others take a short break. Some just keep showing up, one small step at a time. What helps you stay motivated when you hit a slow patch?