The Art of Moving Before You're Ready
Let's build your momentum engine.
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This is Deep Cuts, longform reflections for founders and creatives, thoughtfully supported by AI to deepen clarity and accelerate growth.
There’s a moment when the self-help ends and the self-trust begins.
It’s about choosing a direction
and committing to the movement.
We call it momentum.
But really, it’s just decision after decision
stacked like bricks
until suddenly, you’re running.
Not because you feel ready.
But because you stopped waiting for permission.
Most people are waiting for energy.
But energy doesn’t come before motion.
It’s the reward of motion.
Momentum is showing up before you’re in the mood.
It’s a compounding rhythm, not a one-time burst.
It’s posting before it’s “perfect”.
It’s doing before it’s “ready”.
It’s saying “I’m doing this” and letting your nervous system catch up.
This month, we’re choosing movement.
Even when it’s small. Even when it’s quiet.
Let’s move forward.
This guide will help you:
Identify what’s been stalling your momentum and shift the mindset behind it
Uncover your highest-leverage small steps based on your real goals
Design a rhythm that supports your energy (not drains it)
✏ I highly recommend opening a Word doc, Google doc, or even your Notes app to respond to the journal prompts as you go. That way, you can easily copy and paste your reflections into ChatGPT when you’re ready to use the AI assist for deeper clarity or synthesis.