What’s Holding You Back from Taking Your Next Big Step?
We’ve all felt it, that heavy pause right before a bold decision. The hesitation. The overthinking. The doubt. You tell yourself you’re waiting for the right time, the right resources, the right confidence. But here’s the truth: what’s holding you back isn’t out there. It’s within.
Fear masquerades as logic. It whispers, “You're not ready,” or, “This needs to be perfect.” But more often than not, it’s not fear of failure—it’s fear of starting small. Of being seen as inexperienced or slow. We crave overnight success stories and grand gestures. But what if your next big step is actually something small?
Small is the New BIG.
It’s not just a catchy phrase; it’s a mindset shift. Small moves are powerful. A five-minute brainstorm. A rough draft. A single phone call. A quiet “yes” to a new idea. These don’t look impressive on the outside, but they stack up into momentum. They’re how real transformation begins.
The people you admire didn’t leap overnight. They built quietly, consistently, imperfectly. They understood that small steps compound, and starting small is better than never starting at all.
So, what’s truly holding you back? It might just be the belief that your step needs to be big. Instead, take one tiny action today. Send the email. Register the domain. Write the first sentence. Whatever your “next big thing” is, start small. Then keep going.
Love,
Narelle x
