The Fear of Starting! Why You Keep Procrastinating & How to Finally Take Action

You’ve got the idea, the dream, the vision—but you never actually start. You hype yourself up, maybe even buy the supplies, and then… nothing. You convince yourself you need more time, more skills, more confidence. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Sundays in the Shadows, we’re diving into why we don’t start—where this fear comes from, how it’s tied to old wounds, and what we can do to finally break free from this self-sabotaging cycle. I’m even sharing a personal story about how getting in trouble just for being good at something planted a belief that kept me playing small for years.

We’ll cover:
🔥 The 3 biggest reasons we never start (and how they show up in sneaky ways)
🔥 My own battle with perfectionism, fear of failure, and subconscious conditioning
🔥 The truth about success—done is better than perfect
🔥 3 actionable steps to get out of your own way and finally take action

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start that project, that business, that creative pursuit—this is it. Press play and let’s go.

Chapters

00:00 The Fear of Starting: An Introduction

02:59 Understanding the Barriers to Action

05:35 The Impact of Perfectionism

07:56 Subconscious Conditioning and Its Effects

09:51 Strategies to Overcome Fear and Take Action

11:37 Change Shit 3.mp3

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Keywords

fear of starting, fear of failure, perfectionism, subconscious conditioning, taking action, self-sabotage, creative projects, personal growth, overcoming fear, motivation, shadow work