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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H

Mental Masturbation: Why Smart Men Stay Stuck

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ou’re not lazy. You’re overloaded.In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down “mental masturbation”: the trap where consuming “productive” content feels like progress, but you’re actually stuck. If you’ve got 47 tabs open, a camera roll full of screenshots, and a brain full of plans you never execute, this one is for you.you’re tired of “knowing” everything but showing nothing, this episode is your wake-up call.Failures Podcast  2026 We're not gods. We're not gurus. Just two men in our 30s sharing what we’ve learned the hard way so you don’t have to.🎙️ New episodes every week📲 Follow @FailuresMedia on all platforms 🧠 Join the movement: https://linktr.ee/failuresmediaIf this episode helped you, share it. That’s how we grow.

ou’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. In this episode of Failures, Rich and Justin break down “mental masturbation”: the trap where consuming “productive” content feels like progress, but you’re actually stuck. If you’ve got 47 tabs open, a camera roll full of screenshots, and a brain full of plans you never execute, this one is for you. you’re tired of “knowing” everything but showing nothing, this episode is your wake-up call. Failures Podcast 2026 We're not gods. We're not gurus. Just...

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