Clarity doesn’t come from waiting.


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This Week in the Connection Codes

Reader,

I’ve spent a lot of my life waiting.

Waiting to feel ready.
Waiting to know for sure.
Waiting until I had every answer, every resource, every “green light.”

But the truth? Clarity never came from waiting.

It came from doing.

And this week’s podcast hit me right in the gut- because Chris Cruz puts words to something I felt previously but didn’t know how to say:
“Clarity is found in motion.”

Chris joins Dr. Glenn and Phyllis to talk about why we often stay stuck- not because we’re lazy, but because we’re afraid.

We binge podcasts. We read the books. We say we want change… but we avoid the action that actually creates it.

I have found myself doing this in business recently:

🤔 Maybe if I buy one more course about pitching podcasts or press releases...

🤔 Maybe if I sign up for another full-day workshop...

🤔 Maybe if I connect at one more luncheon. 🙃

But Chris reminds me- I need to take action. I have already taken the courses and read the books.... I need to stop and actually apply those skills to see the change take place.

When I look back at moments I have done this, I can see where things shifted.

After Wes and I went through Foundations and Late Night, I remember that moment of choice so clearly:
Would we just know the tools?
Or live them?

We chose practice.
We chose the Core Emotion Wheel- every day.
And that’s when everything started to shift.

This episode is a gentle (but firm) nudge for all of us:
Stop waiting.
Start moving.

🎧 Listen now: Learning To Move Before It Makes Sense

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💡 Here’s something to reflect on:

What’s one tool or insight you’ve already learned- but haven’t started using yet?
What would change if you practiced it daily for the next 7 days?

Many listeners tune into the podcast each week but haven't yet downloaded the Core Emotion Wheel or started using it.

If you are ready to take the next step & begin using the Core Emotion Wheel to transform your life- we created a simple framework for you with action sheets to get the results you are looking for.

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Connect with Chris

Chris is a talented holistic brand strategist who helps companies shine through content, visual identity, and lead generation.

Let's do this.

Ps. I get it. Taking action feels scary. This is why we learn how to process the fear of it. Are we trying to protect us from something that is going to harm us... or are we protecting ourselves from feeling shame? Is there a message we need to rewire to move forward?

This is also where clarity in action comes in. When we get curious about the fear holding us back- we can get clear on our next best steps.

We are here with you! Need support? Please reach out!

Disclaimer: This podcast and newsletter are co-created with a marriage and family therapist, but we are not your therapist. The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only. If you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions or need personalized support, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed therapist or counselor or a coach. Remember, your emotions matter, and asking for help is a superpower.

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