Company of One with Dale Callahan

When Busy Is Just Avoidance in Disguise

Dale Callahan Episode 248

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When work stops giving you momentum, motion fills the gap. New house. Another certification. A side project that never quite launches. It feels like progress — but it's usually avoidance.

In this episode, Dale breaks down why high performers redirect discomfort instead of dealing with it, and what to do when you're ready to actually listen to the signal.

📄 Free guide — Moving Past Obstacles: 

https://dalecallahan.com/op/moving-past-obstacles/


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Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Engineering Management @ UAB