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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 20 MIN

39 Episode - You’re Not Stuck. You’re Avoiding a Hard Choice

from Still With Purpose · host Amanda and Christy

What are you waiting to feel ready for that you already know you should begin?"Readiness is often just courage you haven’t chosen yet." -Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy break down the illusion of readiness and why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck longer than necessary.If you have been procrastinating starting something, changing your life, or stepping into what you know you are called to do, this conversation will challenge you.We talk about analysis paralysis, fear of discomfort, waiting for certainty, and the truth that confidence is built after movement, not before.You will hear real stories about delaying action, healing before moving forward, trusting God in the unknown, and what actually shifts when you stop waiting and start choosing courage.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step but knows deep down it is time to move.Key topics in this episode:why you never feel ready to starthow to overcome fear of starting something newwhat causes analysis paralysis and how to break ithow to stop procrastinating and take actionhow to build confidence by taking actionfaith and trusting God when you do not have all the answershow to move forward without feeling qualifiedwhy waiting for clarity keeps you stuckhow to find your purpose and take the first stepwhy courage comes before confidenceInstead of asking “Do I feel ready?” start asking:Am I willing to grow through this?Am I willing to be imperfect while learning?Am I willing to take responsibility for the outcome?Reflection questions from this episode:Where in your life are you waiting for readiness that may never arrive?What courage have you delayed choosing?What might change if you moved before you felt qualified?If this episode helped you, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who needs the push to start.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow AND share with a friend!Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast#personalgrowth#selfdevelopment#mindsetshift#faithandgrowth#overthinking

What are you waiting to feel ready for that you already know you should begin?"Readiness is often just courage you haven’t chosen yet." -Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy break down the illusion of readiness and why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck longer than necessary.If you have been procrastinating starting something, changing your life, or stepping into what you know you are called to do, this conversation will challenge you.We talk about analysis paralysis, fear of discomfort, waiting for certainty, and the truth that confidence is built after movement, not before.You will hear real stories about delaying action, healing before moving forward, trusting God in the unknown, and what actually shifts when you stop waiting and start choosing courage.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step but knows deep down it is time to move.Key topics in this episode:why you never feel ready to starthow to overcome fear of starting something newwhat causes analysis paralysis and how to break ithow to stop procrastinating and take actionhow to build confidence by taking actionfaith and trusting God when you do not have all the answershow to move forward without feeling qualifiedwhy waiting for clarity keeps you stuckhow to find your purpose and take the first stepwhy courage comes before confidenceInstead of asking “Do I feel ready?” start asking:Am I willing to grow through this?Am I willing to be imperfect while learning?Am I willing to take responsibility for the outcome?Reflection questions from this episode:Where in your life are you waiting for readiness that may never arrive?What courage have you delayed choosing?What might change if you moved before you felt qualified?If this episode helped you, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who needs the push to start.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow AND share with a friend!Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast#personalgrowth#selfdevelopment#mindsetshift#faithandgrowth#overthinking

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