Episode 18 - Escape Dynasty Purgatory by Choosing the Right Direction
Stuck between rebuilding and contending? Episode 18 of Dynasty Compass shows you how to escape Dynasty Purgatory by choosing the right direction — South, West, North, or East — and executing a strategy that fits your roster.
All you have to do is commit.
In Part 2 of our two-episode Dynasty Purgatory series, Jeff explains how to turn diagnosis into action. After uncovering why your team gets stuck (Episode 17), this episode maps out the escape routes using the four cardinal directions of the Dynasty Compass. Learn the universal rules that apply to any turnaround and discover which direction — South, West, North, or East — best matches your roster and league landscape. If you’re trapped between rebuilding and contending, this is your guide out.
Key Takeaways
Why Purgatory is caused by misaligned movement, not inactivity
The four universal laws: fix real weaknesses, prioritize impact, chase upside, commit to one path
How to identify whether your roster should go South, West, North, or East
A strategy playbook for each direction
Why consistency is the fastest way out of purgatory
Timestamps
00:00 — Stuck in Dynasty Purgatory
01:19 — Why We Get Stuck
01:53 — The Four Universal Laws
02:13 — Law #1: Fix Real Weaknesses
03:45 — Law #2: Make Impactful Moves
04:37 — Law #3: Upside Matters
06:29 — Law #4: Commit to Your Direction
07:48 — How to Choose Your Path
08:31 — South: When to Rebuild
10:52 — South: How to Rebuild
13:52 — West: When to Push
15:38 — West: How to Execute
17:36 — North: When to Contend
19:54 — North: How to Maintain
22:11 — East: When to Wait
24:07 — East: How to Execute
26:52 — Bringing It All Together
28:54 — Closing
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