Listen "Not Feeling Ready"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Andrew and Catherine open up about what it really means to “not feel ready.” Whether it’s rollerblading again as an adult, starting a business, or making a major life change, the truth is: you may never feel fully ready—and that’s okay. This episode is here to help you take that first step anyway.🧠 What You'll Learn:Why waiting to feel ready might be holding you backHow to reframe fear as a signal, not a stop signReal client stories about starting before you felt “ready”What neuroscience says about creating a new version of yourselfThe difference between being avoidant and being awareWhy coaching, accountability, and micro-moves create momentum🛠️ Practical Tools & Insights:Do it badly: Anything worth doing well is worth doing horribly at firstCreate space to be a beginner againFocus on joy, not outcomesTake the first step, not the full staircase (MLK Jr.)Try new things without monetizing themAsk: What could I do today that’s just for me?🧭 Resources & Mentions:Book: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenzahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13562982-breaking-the-habit-of-being-yourselfQuote Reference: Rumi – “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/106298-as-you-start-to-walk-on-the-way-theQuote Reference: Martin Luther King Jr. – “You don’t have to see the whole staircase…”https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/948-you-don-t-have-to-see-the-whole-staircase-just-takeAudible Free Trial (for the books mentioned):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB86OYE?tag=5yy-20💡 Glimmers of the Week:Catherine – Getting book ideas from her vibrant Instagram communityAndrew – Watching the Winnipeg Jets win in overtime and feel alive again🌐 Connect with Five Year You:Website → https://fiveyearyou.comInstagram → https://instagram.com/fiveyearyouEmail...
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