I’ll Start Soon Is a Lie

About this episode

In this episode, Clarissa discusses the common phrase 'I’ll start soon' and explores the underlying resistance to taking action.

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll start soon”… this episode is for you. I found myself saying those exact words again recently. Not in a big, dramatic way—but in the quiet, everyday kind of way that keeps things just far enough out of reach. In this solo episode, I share an unexpected moment from a simple scribble art exercise that made me realize what was really underneath my resistance to starting. This isn’t about needing more clarity or more time. It’s about what happens when we only ...

People in this episode

Host: Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

Topics covered

• self-doubt
• motivation
• resistance
• creativity
• personal growth

Keywords

• start soon
• resistance
• creativity
• self-improvement
• personal development

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