Episode 207 – The 3 Lies Keeping You Trapped in a Job You’ve Outgrown

Smart professionals don’t stay stuck because they’re lazy — they stay stuck because they’ve believed these lies for too long.

It’s not about talent.
It’s not about degrees.
It’s not about motivation.

Most of the professionals I work with are smart, accomplished, and hardworking. But they’re stuck — bored in their careers, drained by the day-to-day, and unsure what comes next.

And it usually boils down to three lies they’ve been taught to believe.

In this episode of The Company of One Podcast, I unpack these lies and show you a better path forward.

💥 Lie #1: “I need a perfect plan before I can start.”

This one sounds responsible.
It feels smart.

But the truth is — no one starts with a perfect plan.
They start with motion.

That’s what happened with one of my clients. He kept waiting to map out the perfect side hustle plan… until one conversation turned into a consulting gig. That led to another. Within weeks, he said:

“For the first time in my career, I didn’t feel owned.”

A perfect plan isn’t what got him moving.
A small step did.

⏳ Lie #2: “Now’s not the right time.”

It never feels like the right time.
Kids are busy. Work is chaotic. Life is expensive. You’re tired.

But the reality?

If you keep waiting for the “right time,” you’ll still be in the same spot next year.

You don’t need to leap — just take a step.

😬 Lie #3: “I’m not ready.”

This one hits deep.
But it’s not about being ready. It’s about being afraid — of judgment, of failure, of looking foolish.

That’s normal.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

Confidence doesn’t come first. Action does.

When you move, you learn.
When you learn, you grow.
And when you grow, confidence shows up.

🔧 Ready to break free?

If this hit home, I created something to help you move forward:

🎯 The Idea Engine — a free tool with 7 prompts to help you generate a clear, exciting idea and take your first step.

It’s short, actionable, and powerful.

Because the goal isn’t just to dream.
It’s to do.

🎧 Listen to the full episode:

👉 Episode 207: The 3 Lies Keeping You Trapped in a Job You’ve Outgrown
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