PODCAST: Season 6, Episode 44
Grab your coffee and settle in, because today we’re diving into something I’ve been noticing over and over again with my clients – the ones who get the fastest, most incredible results aren’t the ones who hustle harder or work more hours. They’re the ones who trust themselves enough to move quickly when something clicks. If you’ve been sitting on a decision, waiting for the “perfect moment,” or confusing thinking with preparing, this episode is going to be a wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
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Key Topics Covered
In this straight-talking episode, I explore:
- The difference between rushing and resonance: Why panic-driven speed kills, but alignment-driven speed wins
- The myth of perfect timing: Why waiting for all your ducks to be in a row is actually costing you results
- Real client success stories: From Amy’s retreat selling out in 24 hours to ad tweaks that converted immediately
- The “I’ve been watching you for two years” phenomenon: What actually changed wasn’t my offer – it was their self-trust
- Decision-making energy: How the quality of your decisions matters more than working more hours
- The Libra daughter analogy: Why some people naturally trust their gut (hello, Manifestors!) while others dance with decisions
- Business vs. life decisions: My hedge drama and podcast trademark story as examples of quick action
Featured Stories
Amy’s UK Retreat Win: After her Norfolk retreat, Amy kept getting messages asking for another UK retreat (not the Greece one she’d been planning). She trusted her gut, called me, booked a venue in Cornwall within days, and sold out in 24 hours. That’s what happens when you move from alignment, not perfection.
The Ad Tweak That Worked: One of my clients was getting amazing cost-per-lead (under £1!) but conversion was slow. Instead of waiting weeks to “see what happens,” we immediately changed the nurture sequence. Result? Two new sign-ups that same week.
The Podcast Trademark Story: When I discovered another “Soul Leaders” podcast while setting up PodLink, I could have sat on it. Instead, I acted fast (they’d only done a few episodes), sent a cease and desist with Lucy Legal’s help, and protected my IP. Quick action = problem solved.
The Real Problem with “Perfect Timing”
We’ve been sold this idea that alignment means waiting until everything feels calm and clear – like some magic moment where all your ducks are in a row and you have all the answers.
Here’s the truth: Alignment is actually more of a quiet, nervous YES. It’s a pull before you have the plan. It’s “I don’t know how this is going to work, but I know I need to do this.”
The only thing that changes between “I’ve been watching you for two years” and signing up? Self-trust. And that’s a muscle you can build.
Fast Movers Aren’t Reckless
Let me be clear – fast decision-making isn’t about being impulsive or saying yes to everything (hello, burnout). Fast movers simply don’t confuse thinking with preparing. They trust themselves enough to say YES when it feels right and NO when it doesn’t.
Every day you spend in “should I, shouldn’t I?” is energy you’re NOT putting into moving forward.
Your Action Steps – The Decision Audit
Get curious (no judgment!) and ask yourself:
- What decisions have you been avoiding? Be brutally honest.
- How long have you been sitting on it? A week? A month? Six months? Two years?
- What’s the REAL reason you’re waiting? Not the story you tell yourself – the actual underlying reason. Fear? Money? Self-trust?
- What would change if you decided TODAY? Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month – TODAY. How would that feel? What would open up?
- Are you confusing thinking with preparing? Are you genuinely preparing, or are you procrastinating?
Now do this:
Write down what’s been circling around. What keeps coming up? What opportunity, idea, or next step won’t leave you alone?
That’s your answer right there.
Resources Mentioned
- Amy’s Pilates Retreats (UK and Greece) https://www.instagram.com/sculptpilatesbyamy/
- Earth Retreat Venue (ERTH) in Cornwall – run by Polly and Sean
- PodLink – https://pod.link/
- Lucy Legal – legal templates and contracts for coaches and consultants https://www.lucylegal.co.uk/a/2147503251/LoyvKnLv
Let’s Connect!
Come say hi on Instagram @mills_gray – I love hearing what resonates with you from these episodes!
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Remember
The difference between fast decision-making and sitting on the fence isn’t courage – it’s clarity.
When you’re clear, when you’ve decided, everything else falls into place beautifully and faster. It’s not about working more hours or doing more things. It’s about the quality of your decision-making.
Stop waiting. That thing that keeps circling around? That’s your sign. Move on it TODAY.
Love this episode? Share it to your stories and tag me @mills_gray – let me know what decision you’re finally making!