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Slingshot Weekly (6/4/25) | You Are More Ready Than You Know

Jun 04, 2025

Do You Have What It Takes? You're More Ready Than You Know

Here’s something most people won’t say out loud: Even the most “put-together” people - the ones you think have it all figured out - still wonder if they’re cut out for what’s next.

Truth is... we all do.

Whether it’s applying for a job, making a major move, saying yes to a relationship, or starting something brand new… fear loves to speak first. And often, it’s not shouting — it’s whispering in the background, just loud enough to plant doubt.

Maybe your inner voice has said things like:

  • “You’re not qualified enough.”

  • “It’s too late to start.”

  • “Someone else could do this better.”

  • “Why even try?”

If any of those sound familiar, take a breath. You’re not broken. You’re human.

That voice of fear? It usually shows up when we’re about to grow.

Here’s the honest truth I’ve come to believe: Readiness is not a credential. It’s a mindset.

We spend so much time waiting to “feel ready” — like one day, we’ll wake up magically confident, certain, and fully equipped. But readiness isn’t a moment you wait for. It’s a decision to move, even when things are unclear.

You’ve already been braver than you give yourself credit for.

You’ve made choices without having all the answers.
You’ve faced things that once terrified you — and made it through.
You’ve adapted, grown, and shifted paths before.

That’s not starting from scratch — that’s starting from strength.

So if you're standing on the edge of a new opportunity, a tough conversation, a bold dream, remember this:

  • You are more prepared than you realize.
  • Your past experiences are tools, not weights.
  • You don’t need perfect clarity to take the next step.

You might not feel 100% sure. That’s okay. You don’t need to. You just need to show up willing.

This week, ask yourself: What if the next chapter isn’t asking for perfection… but for presence?

Start small. Start messy. Start scared if you need to.
But start — because there’s a version of you on the other side that’s going to be so proud you did.

A question to carry with you: What have I already navigated that once felt impossible — and what did it teach me about my own strength?

Trust us... You Are Ready.

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