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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 13 MIN

"Ready" Is Not a Feeling - Why Your Research, Planning & Vision Boards Might Just Be Avoidance

from Wait - What Do You Do Again? | Careers, Life, and the Surprising Paths We Take · host Meghan DeFord

"I'm just not ready yet." I used to say this all the time — and it felt responsible and true. But most of the time, it was just fear masquerading as preparation.In this episode of Wait — What Do You Do Again?, I'm talking about why waiting to feel ready is one of the most typical ways smart, kickass women stay stuck. We're breaking down why confidence doesn't come before action and why all the researching, planning, and color-coding of your calendar might actually be avoidance dressed up as productivity.If you've been putting off a career pivot, a hard conversation, a creative project, or just taking your dreams seriously, this episode is for you.

"I'm just not ready yet." I used to say this all the time — and it felt responsible and true. But most of the time, it was just fear masquerading as preparation.In this episode of Wait — What Do You Do Again?, I'm talking about why waiting to feel ready is one of the most typical ways smart, kickass women stay stuck. We're breaking down why confidence doesn't come before action and why all the researching, planning, and color-coding of your calendar might actually be avoidance dressed up as productivity.If you've been putting off a career pivot, a hard conversation, a creative project, or just taking your dreams seriously, this episode is for you.

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