WOTA #283 - As Quickly As Possible

When is the right time to share your work with the world? And how do you know if you’re truly ready — or just afraid?

In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance between preparation and action in the creative journey. It’s a conversation about knowing yourself, trusting your development, and moving forward without rushing the process or hiding behind endless “not yet.”

We unpack the internal questions every artist, creator, and storyteller must face: Why am I doing this? Am I being honest with myself? Am I avoiding the next step out of fear, or because I genuinely need to grow more first?

It’s about finding that sweet spot — moving as quickly as you can while respecting the essential steps along the way. This isn’t about taking shortcuts or forcing outcomes. It’s about building something real, rooted in honesty, and knowing when it’s time to stop holding back.

If you’ve ever wrestled with when to launch, when to share, or when to finally step into the arena, this one’s for you.

 

  Key Takeaways:

• Readiness vs. Fear:

  • How to tell the difference between genuinely needing more time and simply playing small

• The Value of Development:

  • Why nurturing your craft matters, and how it lays the foundation for everything that comes next

• Work from Truth, Not Ego:

  • The importance of checking in with yourself honestly about your motives and readiness

• Avoiding Shortcuts:

  • Why skipping steps might feel faster, but it never leads to the place you’re actually trying to reach

• Move Quickly, But Meaningfully:

  • How to find your rhythm of progress without forcing it or holding yourself back unnecessarily

• The Inner Journey of Every Artist:

  • Why one of the most important explorations you’ll ever make is into your own intentions and creative spirit

 

  Why Listen?

If you’re navigating the tension between waiting for the “perfect” moment and knowing it’s time to take the leap, this episode will offer you clarity, encouragement, and a deeper sense of what moving forward on your terms really looks like.

Join us for a conversation about getting out of your own way, honoring your process, and stepping into your next chapter — as quickly as possible, but never carelessly.

 

-- (Photo by Jahanzeb Ahsan on Unsplash)

 

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