Escaping the Pit of Despair: How to Climb Out When Life (or Business) Sucks

In this raw and real episode of The Average White Guys, Alex and Justin dive into the Pit of Despair—yep, just like in The Princess Bride. Whether it’s a business setback, health scare, or just one of those soul-crushing funks, they share their personal stories of falling in and how they clawed their way back out.

You’ll hear:

🧠 How unrealistic goals can quietly sabotage your success

🛑 Why awareness is the first step to getting unstuck

🤝 How isolation and asking for help go hand in hand

🌱 How changing your environment (and your definition of a “win”) can flip the script

📚 Plus: tips on using books, content, and community to reset your mindset

Whether you’re in the pit now or trying to stay out of it, this episode is a reminder: You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay down.

👉 Call to Action: Drop a comment, share your story, and remember—just being here and listening is a win. Keep going.