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Entrepreneurs get caught waiting for the perfect moment to make their move. Whether that be writing their new business proposal, reaching out to their dream client or making a decision to scale. But that mythical moment where everything feels aligned and you feel ready to move forward is a myth.<\/p>\n
There have been moments in my career where I told myself I just needed a little more time. A little more clarity. A little more confidence before making the next move. It sounded responsible at the time, but looking back, it was fear dressed up as strategy.<\/p>\n
If that experience feels familiar to you, these three tips may resonate.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re about to make a big jump, it\u2019s common to stall, and that leaves time for doubt to settle in and allow you to second-guess the goals you\u2019re pursuing. Action relieves stress where analysis does not. Telling yourself you\u2019re taking time to think about it only delays decisions that will move things forward. The longer you wait to take action, the less sure you will be of those actions.<\/p>\n
For years, I told myself I was going to write a book, and I even started more than once. Each time, I found a reason to stop. I told myself I needed more clarity, more experience or better timing. What I didn\u2019t want to admit was the persistent doubt underneath those thoughts: Who am I to write a book? It wasn\u2019t a lack of ability that was stopping me. I was waiting to feel ready, and that moment never came.<\/p>\n
One or two gut checks will be enough when considering what move to make. If you\u2019re honest with yourself, you know the answer.<\/p>\n
Confidence can feel like something saved for high achievers or those who have reached a level of success that you haven\u2019t. The goal line that\u2019s constantly moving. The people you consider confident might feel like an elite few who have earned something you haven\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Confidence often feels like a trait that shows up at the end, something that\u2019s awarded upon completion of a project. But I think confidence is a choice you make just like any other. Confidence is a necessary component of any pursuit, and it\u2019s up to you to make that choice.<\/p>\n
Early in my career, I often looked for other people to give me confidence. It wasn\u2019t something I chose for myself. I worked with mentors whom I looked to for guidance. I worked for other people, focused on their goals and assisting in their ambitions, while I believed I was gaining the confidence to do the same for myself.<\/p>\n
But the power was always mine. At any point of your journey, you can decide to lead with confidence. Don\u2019t wait until you earn an imaginary level of success to lead.<\/p>\n