The Advice No One Gives You About Getting Ahead

How many times have you convinced yourself that you need "just one more skill" before you can start?

• "Maybe if I just take that project management certification..."

• I should read those books before I make any big moves..."

• "Let me get my MBA first..."

• "Once I have more experience, then I'll..."

• "I should wait until I feel more confident..."

Does this sound like you?

I've been there MANY times.

Convincing myself I needed one more qualification, one more skill, one more piece of knowledge before I could go after what I really wanted.

But here's the uncomfortable truth I had to face:

I wasn't learning anymore.

I was hiding.

Hiding behind the safety of "getting ready" instead of the vulnerability of actually doing something with what I already knew.

Here's what I've learned (the hard way):

The gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't filled with more credentials.

It's filled with courage to act on what you already have✨

✨ I N S P I R E

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain

✨ T H R I V E

The advice no one gives you about getting ahead:

Everyone tells you to work harder, be smarter, get more skills.

But here's what they won't tell you:

Your competition isn't more qualified than you.

They're just more willing to begin.

5 actions that close the gap immediately:

1) Send that email you've been drafting for weeks

🔥Action: Hit send before you rewrite it again. The perfect email doesn't exist, but the sent one gets results.

2) Book the meeting you've been "meaning to schedule"

🔥Action: Open your calendar right now and pick a time. Waiting for the "perfect moment" means waiting forever.

3) Start the project with what you have today

🔥Action: Stop waiting for better tools, more resources, or ideal timing. Use what's available and adapt as you go.

4) Make that phone call you've been avoiding

🔥Action: The conversation you're dreading probably takes 5 minutes. The mental energy you're spending avoiding it is taking hours.

5) Apply for the opportunity even if you only meet 70% of the requirements

🔥Action: They want potential and drive, not just a perfect checklist match. Your willingness to try already sets you apart.

While others are perfecting their plan, you can be making progress.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be gets smaller with each imperfect step forward✨

👉🏼 Hit reply with your commitment: 'This week I will...' Sometimes we just need someone to witness our commitment.

Have a great week!

Carolyn

✨  F U R T H E R R E A D I N G

The Power of Consistency: Small actions compounded over time create extraordinary results

Perfect is the Enemy of Good: Why waiting for perfection keeps you stuck in place 

Why You Should Choose Discomfort: The psychology behind taking action despite fear

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