228 Not Ready Yet? What Musicians Miss When They Wait to Leap
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May 27, 2025
Musicians often face the mindset block of feeling unready to advance. Fear disguises itself as the belief that one isn’t prepared. Taking action, even in uncertainty, is essential for growth. Discover mindset shifts that can lead to clarity and confidence. The conversation emphasizes that true readiness comes through experience, not waiting. Embrace proactive steps to overcome self-doubt and move forward in your musical journey!
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Fear Hides Behind "Not Ready"
The belief "I'm not ready" is often fear disguised as self-doubt or perfectionism.
Musicians who succeed take action before feeling 100% ready.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Leap Then Build Skills
Take the leap with trust, not recklessness, building your skills as you go.
Momentum from action builds clarity, confidence, and opens new doors.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Client Ready After Taking Leap
A client waited to feel ready but stayed stuck until she took the leap into coaching.
Taking action before readiness helped her land opportunities she thought impossible.
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In this episode, we explore one of the biggest mindset blocks musicians face: the belief that you're not ready. I break down why waiting for readiness keeps you stuck and how taking action before you feel 100% prepared is often the key to growth.
You'll learn:
· Why “I’m not ready” is usually fear in disguise
· What it really looks like to take action before you feel prepared
· How top musicians move forward despite uncertainty
· Simple mindset shifts that lead to clarity, confidence, and momentum
The Music Mastery Experience is now open for enrollment. If you're tired of waiting and ready to grow with structure, support, and strategy, head to mindoverfinger.com and book your free discovery call.
Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.
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