We all know what it feels like to get stuck—to feel overwhelmed by a project, a decision, or a challenge that suddenly seems too big to handle. When that happens, doubt sneaks in, whispering that maybe we should just walk away.
That almost happened to me.
How Doubt Almost Took Me Out
For years, I talked about writing a book. I finally took action and hired a ghostwriter to help me organize my thoughts. But when I saw the first draft? I froze. It felt like a mess, and I had no idea how to fix it.
So, I did what many of us do when we feel stuck—I ghosted my ghostwriter.
Instead of working through the problem, I let doubt win. I avoided it, put it on the back burner, and convinced myself it wasn’t the right time.
The Moment Everything Changed
Then, I made a commitment—to myself and to someone else—that I would review the draft, have a conversation with my ghostwriter, and make a decision: move forward or walk away for good.
As I dug in, I realized the problem wasn’t the writing. The problem was that I had abdicated the process. I let someone else shape my vision instead of leading it myself.
And that was the breakthrough. Once I took back ownership, everything clicked.
What This Means for You
Doubt is tricky. It shows up when we’re at a critical turning point, convincing us to pause, to wait, to retreat. But here’s what I learned:
I’m back in the game, and the book is happening. Don’t let doubt take you out. Whatever challenge you’re facing, push through.
