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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Middle

from The Long Cut · host Ben Grande

This week I’m talking about the middle — that long, quiet stretch between starting something and seeing real results. It’s not glamorous, it’s not dramatic, and it rarely gets applause. But most good things are built there. A short episode about consistency, discipline, and showing up when it’s not exciting.

This week I’m talking about the middle — that long, quiet stretch between starting something and seeing real results. It’s not glamorous, it’s not dramatic, and it rarely gets applause. But most good things are built there. A short episode about consistency, discipline, and showing up when it’s not exciting.

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