When everything “almost” works—but nothing lands.
What’s happening?
Every time you try to make real progress—hit publish, launch the project, complete the application—something delays you.
Not a big crash. Just a little pause.
A misplaced card. A helpful suggestion to “rest.”
Or a weird sense that now’s not quite the right time.
It feels minor. But the result is the same:
No forward movement.
Here’s how to flip it fast (a few minutes at most)
Run this process once, start-to-finish.
No apps. No downloads. Just you, and a decision.
Scan:
Write down 3 things:
- What is/was said - indicated promised?
- What is actually began happening?
Describe what happens without any “I/you/we” - add a time-stamp
→ If they don’t match? Mark it: COUNTERFEIT.
Move
Immediately take one micro-step aligned with the progress you’re making:
- Rename a file.
- Make a change in posture.
- Close one browser tab.
Then write one honest line: Anything, but keep it factual - “before this routine, I made 3 attempts at progress, after I made progress with the first”
Shield
Take any of progress, even two minutes, before checking inbox, social media or engaging in idle conversation.
You can even keep keys, cards, or files in a sleeve labeled: “AUTHORIZED—WORK” (Only open it during actual work.) - signifying custody.
If someone interrupts you, let them know you will reply later - God willing - not immediately.
This works by giving your decision a structure
That agency removes confusion; increasing your certainty of outcome.
Try it on one real task today.
Then rate your certainty:
Before / After (1–10).
It takes one run to feel the shift.
Two to trust it.
And three to make it part of how you move.
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