Action Over Perfectionism: Building Courage Through Service

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"And so we really want to unpack that today and man I took notes after note after note after note like I have a whole iPad here so we're going to be here for a minute and what we really need to unpack is what is actually going on on the inside and I think people get stuck for a multitude of reasons and then we're going to of course because this is the high five life podcast we're going to give you actions to take to get unstuck today so stay with me."

The speaker, Moira Kucaba, introduces the podcast's focus on overcoming the feeling of being "stuck." Kucaba explains that she will delve into the internal reasons behind this feeling, drawing from extensive notes, and promises to provide actionable steps for listeners to get unstuck. This sets the stage for a practical, problem-solving discussion.

"And so often the missing action under that is just simply reading that vision every day visualizing it every single day so you feel it in your bones so that you are propelled on a daily basis to take action our brains forget everything every day right so we might do a vision board on January 2nd and we've got this big dream or we've gone to a seminar and we're fired up and we're you know just like hair on fire ready to go and we're motivated but motivation is always going to leave."

Kucaba highlights the importance of consistent engagement with one's vision as a driver for action. She points out that motivation is fleeting, and without daily reinforcement of the vision, the initial drive can fade, leading back to inaction. This emphasizes the need for a proactive and repetitive approach to maintaining momentum.

"And I'm going to drop another truth bomb on you and this is really for both both types of stuck right both people in the in the different stuck positions when we're not taking action you guys what it really boils down to 90 of the time in both cases is we're being very selfish and I know that's hard to hear but so often we are holding back the call on our life we are holding back our gifting we are holding back that that call that whisper to go forward because we're thinking about ourselves right."

Kucaba presents a challenging perspective, suggesting that inaction often stems from self-centeredness. She argues that focusing too much on personal fears or concerns prevents individuals from sharing their unique talents and fulfilling their potential. This reframes the issue of being stuck as a matter of outward impact rather than inward struggle.

"Action is the antidote to fear right I say it all the time we have to take action to understand that we're going to be okay we're not going to die it's not going to people aren't going to laugh at us right so you have to take action."

Kucaba asserts that taking action is the direct solution to overcoming fear. She explains that by engaging in action, individuals can prove to themselves that their fears are unfounded and that they can indeed manage challenging situations. This principle underscores the power of doing over dwelling when faced with apprehension.

"Here's what I want you to know less is more every day in my morning journal I ask myself what are the three most important things that I need to do today I will do we probably all do 100 things a day right there's probably at least 20 to 30 things on my to do list every single day but I identify what are the most important things I need to do today to move me forward on the path to my goal to my dream right and I do them first."

Kucaba advocates for a focused approach to productivity, emphasizing the "less is more" principle. She shares her personal practice of identifying and prioritizing the three most crucial tasks daily, completing them first to ensure progress toward goals. This strategy aims to combat overwhelm and maintain consistent forward movement.

"So this is a really great way to start unpacking and getting unstuck we're going to circle back one last time to just kind of touch on the point that so often when we're stuck we're being selfish and that word selfish like even grates on me a little bit it's like oh ouch but the reality is we're thinking too much about ourselves and not enough about our family our children the world our clients we're selling ourselves too short you guys the whisper is the way right."

Kucaba reiterates the idea that being stuck is often a result of excessive self-focus, which hinders one's ability to contribute to others. She acknowledges that the term "selfish" can be uncomfortable but insists that shifting focus from personal concerns to the impact on family, clients, and the world is the path to overcoming inertia. This reinforces the theme of service as a motivator.