Have you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with "buts" when trying to start something new? In this Short, Adam shares his personal experience of getting trapped in spiraling thoughts that prevented him from launching his podcast and making progress on other goals. He outlines a 7-step process he uses to break free from analysis paralysis and perfectionism:

Key Topics:

• Recognizing the thoughts and patterns that lead to inaction ("buts", "shoulds", overcomplicating)
• Raising mental awareness of those thought loops
• Tuning into the physical sensations in your body
• Naming what's happening without judgment
• Pausing to create a pattern interrupt
• Getting curious about the fears and limiting beliefs driving the spiral
• Reconnecting to your deeper "why" and what truly matters
• Taking empowered action aligned with your priorities

Adam shares how simply hearing a song at the right time allowed him to give himself permission just to start and figure it out, rather than get bogged down in putting out a "perfect" launch.

He emphasizes that while simple, this process takes practice. But by building the muscle, you can spend more time moving forward on what you care about, rather than stuck in paralysis. Adam's insights provide a practical framework for overcoming crippling overthinking.

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