The Courage To Live
The Courage to Live podcast is hosted by retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko and his wife Jenna, and it explores resilience, leadership, and the real stories behind critical incidents and everyday challenges. Each episode blends lessons from Josh’s career in law enforcement including his response to the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas with honest conversations about trauma, growth, and the courage it takes to face both professional and personal battles. The show covers everything from leadership and decision making under stress to mental health, family, and the daily choices that help us live with purpose.
The Courage To Live
Ep. 83: Courage Casts - Beating Decision Fatigue
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In this episode Josh breaks down the mental crash that happens when you’ve made too many decisions for too many people for too long. Whether you’re leading a team, running a household, or trying to keep your own life organized, decision fatigue hits hard and shows up in simple moments like staring at the fridge or snapping at a harmless question. Josh explains why this happens, how it drains your capacity to lead and stay present, and the small shifts that can help you reset your mind before you hit that wall.
He shares practical tools you can use today including simplifying choices, saving your focus for what matters, building small pockets of quiet into your day, and letting people help you instead of carrying everything alone. This is a short, honest conversation about protecting your mental energy so you can show up with clarity at home, at work, and for yourself.