While you're stuck in your head, someone else is taking the next step toward your dream— or a version of it.
I've been there — stuck in my head, overthinking every move, waiting for the perfect moment to start.
But this week, I looked around and realized... while I was overthinking my dreams, other dreamers were out there doing the the thing. Planting gardens. Writing books. Starting messy.
In this episode, I'm calling out the fear that keeps us stuck and sharing how real people (just like you and me) are making bold moves, imperfectly.
You'll see what's possible when you stop waiting and start — even scared, even unsure. You'll hear why the real risk isn't failing — it's never starting at all.
This isn't a 3-step plan or a productivity hack. It's real talk about what happens when we get out of our head — and what changes when we finally move.
If you've been waiting for clarity, permission, or a sign... this is it. Let's get you unstuck.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
1️⃣ Why overthinking feels productive but keeps you stuck — and how to break the loop.
2️⃣ Why you don't need confidence to start — you build it through action.
3️⃣ Real-life examples of dreamers doing the thing —in tiny pockets of time, without a perfect plan.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Anne Averill - Annie the Brave: A Food Allergy Adventure, Coloring and Activity Book
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