top of page
Search

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE READY—You Just Need to Move

ree

How many dreams have you delayed just because you didn't feel ready?

 

This question, posed by Dr. Val in her powerful livestream, cuts straight to the heart of what keeps most of us from pursuing our biggest aspirations. If you've ever found yourself waiting for the "perfect moment" to start that business, launch that project, or step into leadership, you're not alone. The waiting game relies on a dangerous myth that keeps us stuck.

 

The Readiness Myth That's Sabotaging Your Dreams

Here's the uncomfortable truth: readiness is a myth. We believe confidence and clarity must come before action, but this belief system is fundamentally flawed.. Dr. Val argues that this mindset has "delayed more destinies than failure ever could."

 

The real magic happens when we flip this script entirely. Instead of waiting to feel ready, we need to understand that movement produces clarity, not the other way around. Your actions create momentum, and courage isn't something you possess from the start—it's something you develop as you go.

 

The Train That Lays Its Track

Picture this powerful analogy: imagine a train that refuses to leave the station until the entire track appears. That train would never move. But here's how it works: the track gets laid as the train moves forward. This is precisely how your calling and purpose unfold in your life.

 

You don't need to see the entire path illuminated before you take the first step. You need to be willing to move, trusting that each action will reveal the next part of your journey. This concept challenges the perfectionist tendency that keeps so many talented individuals paralyzed by analysis.

 

Jamie's Transformation: From Hesitation to Action

The power of this approach comes alive in real stories like Jamie's. When she first connected with Dr. Val, Jamie was stuck in the all-too-familiar preparation cycle without progress. She had a notebook full of brilliant ideas but a heart full of hesitation. Her excuse? "I'm not ready yet. I don't have a website."

 

Sound familiar?

Instead of waiting for all her ducks to be in a row, Jamie made a crucial decision: she chose to move anyway. She showed up consistently, took messy action, and followed through despite her fears. The result? By week five, she was already working with clients and building a community around her expertise. The breakthrough moment came when she realized, "I had what I needed all the time, but I was just afraid to move out and do it."

 

Reframing Failure: Your Feedback System

One of the biggest fears holding people back is the dreaded "what if I fail?" question. Here is a paradigm-shifting response: "So what if you get it wrong?"

This isn't dismissive—it's liberating. Every mistake becomes valuable feedback. Every misstep teaches you something crucial for your next attempt. The most successful people you admire didn't achieve their goals by avoiding failure; they succeeded by failing forward, learning from each experience, and refusing to let imperfection stop their progress.

 

Think about it this way: you won't grow by sitting still and staying stuck. Growth happens when you take bold, brave steps—even imperfect ones. Each action, successful or not, provides data that helps you refine your approach and move closer to your goals.

 

The Permission You've Been Waiting For

Here's the truth you need to embrace today: feeling scared at the start doesn't signify a lack of readiness—it simply means you're human.. Fear is a natural response to growth and change. The key isn't eliminating fear; it's moving despite it.

 

Dr. Val's message is clear: "This is your permission to move scared but move anyway." Boldness isn't born from confidence—it's born from decision. You don't need the complete blueprint or everything figured out. 

 

You need one bold step.

 

Breaking Free from the Perfectionist Prison

The belief that you must be fully ready, confident, and prepared before starting is particularly damaging for women leaders and visionaries. This perfectionist mindset creates an impossible standard that keeps you waiting indefinitely for conditions that may never align perfectly.

Instead of waiting another year for that elusive perfect moment, choose progress over perfection. Stop overthinking every detail and start investing in yourself through action. Remember, if you don't invest in yourself, nobody else will.

 

Your Calling Is Calling

The world needs your unique gifts, experiences, and perspectives. Someone is waiting for your voice, your solution, your leadership. Your past challenges and pain points aren't obstacles—they're qualifications that enable you to help others facing similar struggles.

The question isn't whether you're ready—it's whether you're willing to answer the call. Your journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, which doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to be taken.

 

Movement unlocks clarity. Clarity builds confidence. The time to move is now.

 

What bold step will you take today?


Apply HERE


ree

 
 
 

Comments


Stay Connected

  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
SWAM_LOGO.jpeg

Thanks for subscribing!

Join Our Mailing List

©2022 Stepping Out with Purpose. All rights reserved.
2025 Summit Program QR code-13.png
bottom of page