How to Get Unstuck by Barry Moltz — Summary + What to Do When You’re Spinning Your Startup Wheels
TL;DR Summary
Feeling stuck? Barry Moltz says you’re not broken—you’re just caught in a loop. How to Get Unstuck delivers 25 real-world, no-BS tactics to get your business (and brain) moving again. No fluff, no fortune-cookie advice—just momentum, demystified.
Perfect for anyone mid-hustle, mid-panic, or mid-“what even is my niche anymore?”
Big Ideas (and Why They Smack)
Being busy ≠ being productive. Stop hiding behind chaos.
Not growing? Your ego might be your co-founder.
Cash flow stress kills creativity—face it, fix it.
Customer feedback is free consulting—use it.
Getting stuck is normal. Staying stuck is optional.
Timeless Principle → Modern Upgrade
| Timeless Principle | Modern Upgrade |
|---|---|
| “What got you here won’t get you there” | Pivot hard. Yesterday’s hacks won’t scale your business today. |
| “Know when to ask for help” | Mentorship = cheat code. Humility = a growth strategy. |
| “Do the work” | But also… track, optimize, and outsource the stuff draining your soul. |
| “Don’t confuse movement with progress” | Stop playing CEO if you’re not actually selling anything. |
Why It Matters for Young Entrepreneurs
The startup grind glorifies chaos, but that leads to burnout—not breakthroughs. How to Get Unstuck is a toolbox for breaking out of analysis paralysis, cash flow fear, people problems, and tech traps.
Read this if you’ve:
Plateaued after your first big win
Lost sight of why you started
Said “I just need to push through” 100 too many times
Barry’s advice is tough love—minus the LinkedIn buzzwords.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself After Reading
Am I solving the same problems over and over again?
Am I too attached to a business model that’s no longer working?
Where am I blaming circumstances instead of taking action?
If You Liked This, Check Out:
[Built to Sell by John Warrillow] – Scale by letting go
[The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy] – Progress is the product
[Scrappy by Terri L. Sjodin] – Small moves, big leverage
