You’re Playing Too Small

Let’s Change That Right Now

Let’s talk about what’s really happening.

You’ve got the ideas, the ambition, the drive. But here you are, sitting on it. And it’s not because you don’t know what to do—deep down, you know exactly what you should be doing. You’re just not doing it.

Maybe you’ve been telling yourself, I’m just waiting for the right time or It’s not perfect yet.

Sound familiar?

Meanwhile, days keep slipping by, and that big vision you’ve got stays on hold, stuck behind a long list of “reasons” why you can’t move forward. But let’s be real—you’re not fooling anyone, especially yourself.

You know you’re capable of more. You feel it every single day. That itch. That restlessness. The frustration that hits you in the middle of a workday, a meeting, or when you’re trying to fall asleep at night. You know you’re meant to do something bigger, something bolder.

So why are you still sitting here, waiting?

Step 1: Call Yourself Out—What’s Really Stopping You?

Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat this: the problem isn’t the market, the timing, or your busy schedule. The problem is you’re scared. There, I said it. But hey, it’s okay. We all are. Every founder, creator, and dreamer out there has been right where you are—second-guessing, waiting for permission, convincing themselves that they’ll move when things “settle down.”

But here’s the harsh truth: things aren’t going to settle down. There will always be another excuse, another reason to wait, another way to talk yourself out of going all-in. So let’s cut the BS. What’s really stopping you? Is it fear of failure? Fear that you’re not good enough? Fear that if you actually succeed, life will change in ways you can’t control?

Write it down. Get real with yourself. It’s not going to feel good, but it’s the only way you’re going to break free from the cycle you’re stuck in. And here’s the best part: once you call it out, it loses its power over you.

Step 2: Flip the Script—What Happens If You Don’t Make a Move?

You’ve been thinking about what’ll happen if you fail, right? But here’s a better question: What happens if you don’t even try?

That nagging feeling you’ve got right now? That’s the regret creeping in. You already know it’s there. The thought that maybe you’ve already missed your shot, or someone else is out there doing the very thing you’ve been putting off. Every time you scroll through social media and see someone else winning, it stings a little, doesn’t it? You tell yourself, That could’ve been me. Because it could have.

Let’s get brutally honest: if you keep doing exactly what you’re doing now, what does your life look like in a year? In five years? Stuck in the same loop, feeling that same regret, still wondering, What if?

That’s your real failure—letting fear keep you stuck in neutral. It’s not screwing up that should scare you; it’s standing still.

Step 3: Forget Perfect—Get Messy and Start Moving

Let’s be clear: you’re not going to feel ready. That’s not how this works. You think you need more planning, more polishing, more time to get it right, but that’s just procrastination disguised as preparation. The truth? You’re overthinking it. While you’re waiting for “perfect,” someone else is out there moving, learning, growing—yes, even failing—but getting better with every single messy step.

Here’s what no one tells you: Messy is better than stuck. Launch that product that’s only 80% ready. Send that email you’re nervous about. Share that idea with the world, even if it’s not polished yet.

Because here’s the thing: momentum builds confidence. Once you start moving, everything gets clearer. But sitting there, planning, perfecting? That’s just feeding the beast of self-doubt.

Step 4: Find Your Edge—Then Push Past It

You’re playing it safe. You’ve been living within your comfort zone for a while now, haven’t you? Even when you’re “working hard,” you’re not going all the way in. You’re keeping yourself protected, doing things that feel productive but not scary. But deep down, you know there’s a bigger risk you need to take. You know exactly where your edge is.

And that’s where your breakthrough lives. Not in the comfortable, predictable moves you’ve been making, but in the one that scares the hell out of you. The project you keep avoiding. The conversation you don’t want to have. The big swing that could change everything.

That feeling in your gut? That’s the edge. That’s where you need to go. You won’t grow if you keep playing small. If you want to be remarkable, you have to push beyond what feels safe and familiar. That’s where the next level lives. And you know it.

Step 5: Stop Waiting for Permission—No One’s Coming to Save You

Let’s stop waiting for someone to show up and give you a gold star. No one’s coming to save you. There’s no investor, no mentor, no secret formula that’s going to magically turn your life around. It’s all on you.

You are the only person who can bet on you.

The longer you wait for the universe to send you a sign, the more you’re giving away your own power. Waiting for validation? For permission? For someone else to say, Yes, you’ve got this? That’s just fear talking. You don’t need permission. You need to act. Now.

Because the truth is, you’re already ready. You’re more than ready. But you won’t see it until you take the first step, messy and uncertain as it may be. You’re going to figure it out as you go—and that’s how success actually happens. Step by step, risk by risk.

Your Next Move: One Bold Step—Today

Look, we’ve been here long enough. You’ve been feeling this for a while. The time to act is right now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. You’ve got that one thing you’ve been putting off—the one thing that scares you a little bit but also makes you excited.

That’s the move you need to make. Not a baby step. A bold step. Send that pitch. Launch that idea. Post the damn thing. Do it today. Not when it’s perfect, not when you “feel ready.”

Because let’s be real—you’ll never feel ready. But you can act now. And once you do, you’ll wonder why the hell you didn’t do it sooner.

Call to Action: Drop a comment below and tell me the one bold move you’re making today. Don’t hold back. Say it out loud. Commit to it. Because once you do, the only thing left to do is make it happen.

This is the me giving you the real talk you’ve been needing. I know where you’re at right now because I’ve been there too. You’ve got the vision, the ambition, but if you don’t start taking bold, messy action, it’s all just going to sit there.

Let’s get moving. You’ve got this.

With courage & conviction