094: There's No Such Thing as "The Right Time"

Welcome back to another episode of Do Life Big! I am beyond excited to have you here today. This episode is all about the myth of waiting for the "right time." I can’t wait to dive into this because it's been a recurring theme in my life lately, and I know many of you can relate. We often convince ourselves that it’s just not the right time to make a big move—whether it’s starting a business, making a career pivot, or pursuing a passion. We come up with endless reasons to wait. But let’s be real: this is just a way to procrastinate. Our brains are wired to keep us safe, which often means avoiding risk and the potential for failure. Think about it. How many times have you talked yourself out of something because you were afraid of what might happen if it didn’t work out? Fear of failure, fear of judgment from others—these are powerful deterrents. But here’s the thing: you don’t want to look back on your life with regrets, wondering what could have been. I’ve known three people my age who have passed away in the last couple of years. It’s a stark reminder that life is unpredictable and short. This makes it even more crucial to seize the moment. You have to challenge that inner voice that’s holding you back. Instead of feeding yourself excuses about why now isn't the right time, why not tell yourself why now is the best time? Every moment, our minds are creating stories. Let’s create ones that propel us forward. Sure, it’s scary to leave a secure job or start something new, but remember, everyone starts from the beginning. Those successful people you admire? They felt the fear too—they just did it anyway. They trusted the process and believed things would work out. So, my challenge to you is to start telling yourself a new story. One that says, “Now is the right time.” Take that first step, even if it’s small. Trust that you can figure it out as you go. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—it doesn’t exist. If this resonates with you, check out my free workbook, Think This, Not That. It’s packed with tools to help you rewire your mind for success. Go to kathireuter.com/thinkthisnotthat to grab your copy.   ⭐ Hey there! Thanks for listening! ⭐  Help me spread the word about Do Life Big! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories or feed, and tag me @katherinereuter! A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Listen to the Do Life Big Podcast:  Listen on iTunes --> kathireuter.com/itunes Listen on Spotify --> kathireuter.com/spotify Listen on Google Podcasts -->kathireuter.com/googlepodcasts Have a topic you'd like to hear about? Shoot me an email at [email protected]!