If You’re Waiting for the “Right Time” to Start — This is for YOU! (Stop Letting Perfection Hold You Back!)

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Jul 25, 2025

Feeling stuck in life? You're not alone! Embrace your challenges as chances for growth. Success isn't a straight path; it's all about starting sooner than others. Let go of perfectionism and take small, actionable steps toward your goals. Physical movement can help clear mental clutter and boost motivation, nudging you to act even when you're not ready. Remember, plateaus are just quiet seasons of growth before breakthroughs. Focus on your own journey, and watch those tiny steps compound into significant change!

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INSIGHT

Frequency Illusion Shapes Reality

The frequency illusion makes us notice what we focus on more often than actual changes in reality.
Believing things are not working makes us see only failures, while focusing on progress reveals opportunities.

ADVICE

Start Action Before Motivation

Stop waiting for motivation; start small actions to trigger momentum and build motivation.
Begin imperfectly by setting a timer for a tiny task to create mental tension that pushes you forward.

ADVICE

Use Physical Movement to Reset

When stuck mentally, break overthinking by doing simple physical tasks like walking or folding laundry.
Physical movement activates brain networks that improve problem-solving and calm mental clutter.

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Today, Jay dives into a feeling many of us know well: the sense that nothing in life is going the way we hoped. Whether your career feels stuck, your relationships feel off, or you’re just not where you thought you’d be by now. Jay reminds us that feeling stuck doesn't mean you've failed, but could be life giving you a moment to pause and reset. Jay explains that the way we experience reality depends on what we choose to focus on. When we're fixated on what's going wrong, we often miss the small signs that things are already starting to move forward.

Jay also challenges the idea that success is supposed to be linear or perfect. He reminds us that the people who seem ahead aren’t more talented, they just started sooner. Rather tha comparing ourselves to someone else’s timeline, Jay encourages us to focus on our own path and let go of the pressure to have it all figured out. Instead of trying to achieve something massive all at once, Jay encourages us to “shrink the vision, save the dream,” and take small, consistent steps that compound into real transformation. He reminds us that a plateau isn’t a setback, it’s a season of quiet growth that often comes right before a breakthrough.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Break Mental Overload with Movement

How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready

How to Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time to Start

How to Reframe Feeling Stuck

How to Build Momentum with Tiny Steps

No matter where you are in your journey, remember this: you’re not behind, you’re not broken, and you haven’t missed your chance. Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re in the middle of growth.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:06 Does It Feel Like Nothing's Working?

02:38 What is the Frequency Illusion?

04:39 Step #1: Stop Trying to Feel Motivated

10:04 Step #2: Break the Mental Spiral

12:07 Step #3: There is No ‘Right’ Time to Start

16:14 Step #4: Consistency Outlasts Talent

24:35 Step #5: Shrink the Vision, Save the Dream

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