#21 - Intentionality, Part 6: There’s More Than Two Ways to Skin a Cat

In this episode of Being Different Together, Kelly and Nyssa continue their intentionality mini-series with two Murray Landsman sayings: “Doing it does it” and “There’s more than two ways to skin a cat.” They unpack how taking imperfect action creates clarity, how to move through overthinking and perfectionism, and why there’s never just one “right” way to build a life, business, or relationship. If you struggle with procrastination, fear of doing it wrong, or waiting to feel ready before you start, this conversation offers practical, compassionate guidance for showing up more intentionally and creatively in your everyday life.Main Topics Covered:How “Doing it does it” can break you out of overthinking and get you into real-life momentumThe surprising link between intentionality and how you actually show up in your relationships, work, and daily lifeWhy clarity comes from engagement, not thought—and what that means for dating, business, and big life changesHow perfectionism disguises itself as “planning” and “strategy” (and keeps you safely stuck)The coaching question Nyssa uses to unlock action: “What’s the smallest viable step?”What Murray meant by “There’s more than two ways to skin a cat”—and how it challenges rigid social rulesThe connection between creativity, anti‑perfectionism, and emotional regulation (including Virginia Satir’s “10 solutions” idea)Why chronic stress and fight‑or‑flight shut down creativity—and how to find more options when you feel boxed inReal-life examples: podcasting with barking dogs, tired brains, and takeout dinners… and choosing to do it anywayLinks:Episode #16 - Intentionality, Part 1: Everything You’ve Done Prepared You For This MomentEpisode #17 - Intentionality, Part 2: Feeling Good Needs No ExcuseEpisode #18 - Intentionality, Part 3: If You Think You Can Change the World, You Have a Better ChanceEpisode #19 - Intentionality, Part 4: Your Reality is as Good as Anyone Else’sEpisode #20 - Intentionality, Part 5: It’s Useful to View the Past in a Friendly WayNewsletter Sign Up:Going Upward Newsletter – Get Nyssa’s email newsletter hereStay in Touch:Nyssa Hanger: www.nyssahanger.com | IG: @nyssahangerKelly Brady: www.kellybrady.me | IG: @drkellybrady