Is This Fear Holding You Back?

In a recent call for my Author Platform Builders incubator, my client Nicole admitted to something really scary.

She asked, “What if I’m never ready to publish a book?”

There were at least 15 people on this call.

In that moment, every face changed.

I saw fear, sadness, and then anticipation — of what I would say in return.

Y’all, I do not like crushing dreams. It is my least favorite thing about the work I do. I would rather clean my husband’s bidet than have a tough conversation with a hopeful author.

But I also like to be honest. I strive to be optimistic while also acknowledging reality.
So, I will tell you what I told the Author Platform Builders that day.

Never being ready is a possibility. And being ready is a possibility.

It’s (mostly) up to you.

There’s a saying that I have heard mindset coaches and spiritual advisors use.

We exist at choice.

And I have found that to be abundantly true. Each of us makes millions of choices every single day. Should I eat eggs for breakfast or a bagel? Should I write this email for my audience or handle the emails in my inbox? Should I spend the next 30 minutes hanging out…