Using Tools to Get Out of a Hole
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Using Tools to Get Out of a Hole
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JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace
In this episode, JD speaks directly to those who find themselves in a hole—mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—and are searching for a way out. Drawing from personal experience, he explains why motivation alone isn’t enough and why what’s truly needed in hard seasons is better tools and discernment.
This conversation breaks down the difference between tools and crutches, showing how healthy tools support clear thinking without replacing responsibility or decision-making. JD shares practical tools that helped him regain clarity—such as structured routines, handwritten journaling, thought frameworks rooted in truth, and even the careful use of modern tools like AI—while also warning against common misuses that lead to dependence, bias, or avoidance.
If you’re rebuilding, feeling overwhelmed, or trying to slow your thinking instead of speeding up your decisions, this episode offers a grounded path forward: use tools to serve clarity, not replace it, and stay engaged in the process of discernment.