The Unplug Podcast

Why Waiting for the Right Time Is Keeping You Stuck EP #085 #growth #consistency

July 23, 2026·29 min
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In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John Patrick unpack one of the biggest lies keeping people stuck:"I'll start when the time is right."Whether it's launching a business, getting fit, changing careers, chasing your purpose or simply taking the first step... waiting feels productive, but it often becomes the biggest reason nothing changes.Confidence doesn't come before action.Action creates confidence.If you've been waiting for permission, this conversation is for you.Episode 85 is now streaming on YouTube and Spotify.Watch the full episode through the link in our bio.Time Stamps:00:00 Can I Ask You a Serious Question?00:20 The Biggest Lie About Waiting for the Right Time00:39 Welcome to The Unplug Podcast01:03 "I'll Start When..." – The Excuse We All Make01:45 Analysis Paralysis: Too Much Thinking, No Action02:29 Clarity Comes From Movement, Not More Information03:19 The Biggest Risk Is Not Making a Decision04:08 Why Confidence Comes After You Start05:36 Failure Isn't Failure—It's a Lesson06:41 Stop Waiting for Guarantees07:45 Why Your Brain Avoids Risk08:37 Perfectionism Disguised as Preparation10:24 Are You Preparing or Just Hiding?11:25 Fear Is Normal—Staying Stuck Isn't13:36 Personal Stories: The Decisions That Changed Our Lives16:24 Why Responsibility Makes Risk Feel Harder17:56 The Hidden Cost of Waiting20:12 Is Waiting Really the Safe Option?25:10 Push Past Fear and Start Anyway28:18 The Best Time to Start Is Today🎙 Follow The Unplug Podcast & Our Hosts:Instagram:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsJP: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrick #theunplugpodcast #40years #changeyourlife #selfimprovement #mindsetshift #personaldevelopment #discipline #motivationdaily #successmindset #growthmindset #london #ukpodcast #podcast #success #hustle #TimeIsMoney #EscapeThe9to5 #FinancialFreedom #MindsetShift #TheTimeTrap #PassiveIncome #LevelUpYourLife #WorkSmarterNotHarder #SelfGrowth #LifeDesign #HustleSmart #DailyMotivation #EntrepreneurMindset #StopSellingYourLife #consistency

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