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How to Move Without All the Answers
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How to Move Without All the Answers

What to do when your next step feels blurry—but staying stuck isn’t an option.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
Jul 17, 2025
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On Tuesday, we named the trap:

The belief that you have to be certain before you can begin.

That trap can look like wisdom—but really, it’s just fear wrapped in productivity.

I know this one intimately. It’s the spiral of:

  • “Let me do a little more research.”

  • “I just need to make sure I’m making the right choice.”

  • “Once I know for sure, I’ll take the leap.”

But here’s the hard truth I had to face (and maybe you do too):

Sometimes, clarity is the reward for movement—not the prerequisite.

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