Everyone Loves a Comeback Story… (But This Part Gets Left Out) | #21 RebuildbyTom

Everyone loves a comeback story...The setback, the breakthrough, the moment everything turns around. But there’s a part of the story that rarely gets spoken about. The bit in the middle, where nothing feels like nothing is work...In this episode of Changing Lanes, I speak to Tom Berry from RebuildbyTom to explore this overlooked phase. The slow, quiet stretch where progress feels invisible, motivation fades, and you’re left questioning whether anything is actually changing.We get into why this part matters more than the comeback itself, how the societal pressure to constantly push forward actually holds you back, and why learning to slow down, accepting where you are, and focusing on small, deliberate actions can quietly reshape everything.We also touch on how social media distorts our perception of progress, why identity often shifts in uncomfortable ways during these phases, and how building simple structures and routines can carry you through long after motivation disappears.If you’re in a season where things feel slow, uncertain, or stuck, this is the part most people skip.And it might be the most important one.See more from TomTom's PodcastSupport the show