In this episode, I explore what it means to start before you’re ready - and why ‘ready’ might be an illusion that keeps us waiting for the perfect conditions before we begin.
I share my own experience of asking whether I was ready to create Becoming the Change, and the fears underneath that question: am I good enough? Do I know enough? What if I get it wrong? What if I fail or people judge me? I explore how the constant pursuit of self-improvement can sometimes reinforce the belief that who we are now isn’t enough, and what might change if instead we allowed ourselves to show up as imperfect humans who are learning as we go.
I explore why clarity, confidence and courage often come through doing rather than thinking; how taking small steps creates momentum; letting go of attachment to outcomes; experimenting, learning and changing course as we go; and some of the fears and resistance that can stop us putting ourselves out there. I talk about rejection, failure, embarrassment and other people’s opinions, and why accepting and trusting ourselves can make it easier to follow what feels true to us.
And I reflect on what it might mean to create things differently - without needing them to be perfect, polished or immediately successful. In a world that increasingly makes perfection easy to manufacture, perhaps there is something powerful in being willing to be real, messy and human. Starting something in a way that is more aligned, adaptive and authentic can be part of becoming the change we want to see.
So, if there’s something you’ve been wanting to start but you’re waiting until you feel more ready, this episode is for you. What’s one small thing you could do today?
The podcast is part of the Becoming the Change movement - for people who are getting to know themselves more deeply, exploring how to contribute to a more just and regenerative future, and looking for a more fulfilling, energising and easeful way of doing that. I hope this podcast can be a companion on your journey.
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