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18 What We Accept-Separation Season Series

Joe Wanner Episode 18

"Just because you don’t like where you are doesn’t mean you haven’t accepted it." – Joe Wanner

What You Allow, You End Up Living
In this episode, I break down one hard truth: if your life hasn’t changed, it’s probably because you’ve accepted the way it is — even if you say you don’t want it. Separation season isn’t about doing 10,000 new things; it’s about owning your current situation and refusing to coast into the new year with the same old habits. You don’t get what you want — you get what you’re willing to accept.

The Four Types of People
I share a powerful framework I learned from my mentor Jeremy Miner — wingers, dabblers, know-it-allers, and masters. And trust me, only one of those will win long-term. If you’re still winging it or dabbling and expecting full results, this episode is your wake-up call. It’s time to choose mastery. One to two small actions done consistently over the next 30–60 days can radically separate you from the version of yourself that keeps settling.

The Cost of Inaction
This is about more than motivation — it’s about consequence. Every day you delay action is a day you say, “This is good enough.” I challenge you to feel the weight of what you’re tolerating. Let that weight move you. Because if you keep waiting for clarity or the perfect plan, you’ll be right here next year, frustrated that nothing’s changed. Your life is shaped by what you accept — and the price of doing nothing is always higher than the risk of trying.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Adversity and Response

02:50 Understanding Separation Season

05:47 Personal Stories of Overcoming Adversity

08:55 The Power of Choice in Adversity

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