Why Choosing One Idea Sets Everything in Motion
The pressure to get it “right” keeps us stuck—here’s what shifts when you choose curiosity over perfection.
I’m not a big TV watcher. I usually prefer a book or something I can learn from. But sometimes, I don’t want to consume for growth or knowledge.
I just want to chill and not think for a while.
So, the other day, I decided to have a lazy day. I wasn’t feeling like myself—low energy, foggy head, just… meh. It was a good time to unwind and let the day pass quietly.
Picking something to watch turned out to be harder than expected.
I started with a few show recommendations. Then, I scrolled through some “top 10” lists, watched trailers, and read reviews. And nearly 45 minutes later… still nothing. Either nothing felt right, or I’d start something, then back out five minutes in because it wasn’t what I expected.
It was frustrating. I just wanted to hit play and enjoy something.
Eventually, I gave up on shows and picked a feel-good movie. A light comedy. Not too long. No deep plot. Likable characters. It checked the boxes—and most importantly, it let me just chill for a while.
No pressure to pick the perfect thing – just permission to rest. And that’s when I realized—it was never about the movie.
It was about the pressure to make the right choice.
That same pressure shows up when we’re trying to start something new.
Perfect Choices or A Waste of Time
“I have to choose the perfect idea, or I’ll waste my time.”
Sound familiar? This is one of the most common mental blocks I see in emerging business owners, especially side hustlers or solopreneurs just getting started.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that our first idea needs to be the winning one, that if we don’t nail it, we’ll never succeed, and that starting something and not sticking with it means we failed.
But that’s not how momentum works. And it’s definitely not how clarity works.
Instead, this belief keeps us stuck. We become collectors – options, what others are doing. We try to compare our way to the confidence of others. But in the end, nothing gets started.
The truth? Not choosing is the thing that wastes your time.
You Don’t Need To Make The Best Choice
That day on the couch reminded me of something small but powerful:
You don’t need to make the best choice. You just need to make a choice.
Because motion builds clarity. Not the other way around.
When I finally hit play on that silly comedy, I relaxed. Not because it was a blockbuster but because the decision-making was done.
This shift—permission to choose anything instead of everything—is the push most creators need. It’s the bridge between stuck and started.
You don’t have to commit for life. Just commit for now.
A New Way of Thinking: Trade Pressure for Permission
Sometimes, the biggest block isn’t the lack of ideas—it’s the crushing weight of trying to pick the perfect one. Once you release that pressure, a whole new way of thinking opens up.
Here are the mindset shifts that make the difference:
1. Clarity comes from motion, not more thinking.
You won’t think your way into a failsafe option. You’ll instead learn through the doing process. Trying something is the only way to know if it will work—for you and the people you’re trying to serve.
2. You don’t need a forever idea. You need a starting point.
Forever is overrated—especially when you’re stuck. The idea you start with should evolve. You’re not getting married to it. You’re just going on a first date—with action.
3. Your curiosity is a better compass than your fear.
Curiosity fuels energy, and energy fuels momentum. When you let yourself follow what feels interesting—rather than what feels safe—you create a path that’s easier to stay on. The pressure lifts, and in its place, you find flow.
Real Results from a Simple Shift
When you stop obsessing over getting it right and instead choose something that feels aligned—even if it’s imperfect—you unlock momentum. Things begin to shift, not just in your business but also in your confidence, creativity, and capacity to enjoy the process again.
Here’s how this mindset shift has shown up in my real life:
Business Decisions:
By not always chasing the most “strategic” path, I’ve learned to trust momentum over meticulous planning. It’s not about being reckless—it’s about being energized by movement instead of paralyzed by overthinking.
Client Relationships:
Working with the right people helps you cut through the noise and build with clarity. But those relationships rarely fall into your lap—you often have to experiment, make mistakes, and, yes, kiss a few frogs before the right ones show up.
Personal Wellbeing:
Trying to always be the “right one” in every situation is exhausting. When I stopped trying to win every internal debate and just took action, I felt more grounded, more confident, and way less drained.
Long-Term Vision:
Growth is about direction—not speed. You don’t have to build the whole road. Just choose the next signpost that points you forward. That one move will take you exactly where you need to go—without the overwhelm.
What Gets in the Way (and How to Move Through It)
Even when something feels true, shifting how we think can still feel sticky. Old patterns don’t go quietly. So, if you find yourself slipping back into overthinking, know this is normal. You’re not broken—you’re just learning to move differently.
Here are a few common resistance points that show up (and how to gently reframe them):
“But what if I choose wrong?”
→ What if wrong is how you get to right faster?
Try this: What would I learn even if it didn’t work out?
“I’m not ready yet.”
→ No one is. Starting is what builds readiness.
Try this: What would it feel like to be in motion—even imperfectly?
“I don’t want to waste time.”
→ Standing still is wasting time.
Try this: What’s the cost of not choosing at all?
Time to Check In with Yourself
You’ve read the story. You’ve seen the shift. Now it’s your turn.
Before you scroll away, take a few quiet minutes to check-in. Not with another to-do list—but with yourself.
Ask yourself:
- What idea am I most curious about right now?
- What have I been putting off because I’m afraid it won’t be perfect?
- Where am I stuck in a scroll loop (metaphorically or literally)?
- What would shift for me if I just picked something to try?
Simple Practice:
Write your top three ideas. Cross one out. Then pick the one that feels lightest—not safest—and commit to it for one week.
Notice how momentum builds.
Ready for Your Own Clarity On Call?
You don’t have to build your entire business on one perfect idea. You just have to stop juggling all of them and start somewhere.
That’s the journey I walk with every client as they sift through their ideas—not content calendars or copy drafts, but raw, unfiltered possibility. And that’s what Clarity On Call is here for: to help you figure out what idea to run with so you can stop juggling and finally start.
You already know what you need. You just need permission to begin.
Start with one.
👉 Want support choosing your idea and mapping your next step? Start with the 5-Day Journey to Find Your Footing—a no-pressure, mindset-first way to clarify what’s next.