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You’ll never feel ready. Do it anyway.
Waiting to feel “ready” is just a dressed-up form of fear.

The most dangerous lie in personal growth?
“I’m not ready yet.”
Not ready to launch.
Not ready to charge more.
Not ready to post.
Not ready to lead.
It feels responsible.
It sounds strategic.
But it’s not.
It’s fear in disguise.
And it’s keeping you broke, hidden, and stuck.
Readiness Is a Fantasy
The idea that one day you’ll feel 100% ready is a trap.
There’s no magic switch where confidence clicks in and the fear evaporates.
Ask anyone who’s built anything real.
They weren’t “ready.”
They started anyway.
And that’s the trick:
You build readiness by moving - not by waiting.
Confidence is earned through exposure, not perfection.
What “Not Ready” Really Means
When you say “I’m not ready,” what you usually mean is:
I’m scared to fail publicly
I don’t want to be judged
I’m waiting for more clarity
I’m trying to avoid discomfort
I’m afraid my first version won’t be good enough
Cool. Here’s the truth:
You will fail publicly
You will be judged
The first version won’t be perfect
And none of that matters
You don’t need clarity.
You need a first draft.
You don’t need more time.
You need more reps.

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