Stop Waiting for Clarity — Start Moving
Why action beats overthinking, and how to find direction through doing
"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." — Rumi
Most people wait for clarity before they act. But clarity only comes after movement.
I've heard the phrase "I don’t know what I want to do" more times than I can count — from others and from myself. But the raw truth is this: You’re not going to know until you begin to try.
The Path Is Only Clear in Reverse
I went to college for a year to study theology and ministry. Six years later, I’m running social media marketing for a soon-to-be billion-dollar company.
There was no sign back then that this was where I was heading. There was no step-by-step plan or perfect moment of insight. But looking back now, I see the path clearly.
And it all started with a simple desire: A desire to change. A desire for more.
There was no clarity — only drive.
Each new thing I tried gave me a little more insight, a little more momentum. Last year, my business was on the decline. Now, I’m locking in a 12-month contract with a new client. That didn’t happen because I figured everything out.
It happened because I kept moving.
Waiting for Clarity Is Procrastination in Disguise
As we get older, the lies we tell ourselves about why we’re not starting become more sophisticated.
But here’s the truth: Feeling stuck isn’t about not knowing — it’s about not deciding.
And not deciding is a decision. It’s a choice to sit still. Yes, research matters. Asking questions matters. But at some point, continuing to “gather information” is just another mask for fear.
A Simple Framework for Finding Clarity
You don’t need a master plan. You need momentum. Start small.
Here’s a framework I use:
Act — even if it’s a small, low-risk move.
Observe — pay attention to how it feels, what opens up.
Iterate — change direction as needed.
Repeat — this is how clarity emerges.
You don’t need perfect habits or someone else's playbook. You need a starting point.
I read recently that every well-known author has their own writing routine.
Some write every day.
Some only write when they feel inspired.
Some write in the morning.
Some write at 2AM.
There’s no universal formula. What worked for them might not work for you. And that’s okay.
The Psychology of Action Over Analysis
There’s a concept in behavioral psychology called the “action bias.” It shows that taking action — even imperfect action — reduces anxiety more effectively than sitting in indecision.
Take the simple example of getting out of bed:
The longer you sit there deciding whether or not to hit snooze, the harder it gets. But if you just move — if you throw the blanket off and put your feet on the ground — the resistance fades.
Action leads. Motivation follows.
A Challenge for You (and Me)
What’s one thing you can do today to move forward?
Maybe the thing you’re unsure about isn’t right for you. That’s still clarity. That’s a step forward. It frees you from the weight of “what if?”
Because wondering “what if?” will never bring peace. But action will.
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