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49: The Real Reason You're Procrastinating On Your Business
If you’ve been procrastinating on your business and telling yourself it’s a motivation or discipline issue, this episode offers a different perspective.
In this episode, Lydia explores why procrastination is rarely about laziness or lack of follow-through, and is more often rooted in fear. Specifically, fear of failure and FOWOT, Fear Of What Others Think.
Drawing from her own experience and listener-submitted questions, Lydia breaks down how these fears show up in everyday business decisions, how they quietly delay launches and visibility, and what it actually takes to move forward anyway.
This conversation is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to help digital entrepreneurs stop hesitating and start taking honest action, even when fear is present.
That’s how purpose turns into impact.
In this episode, Lydia covers:
• Why procrastination is usually a symptom, not the real problem
• The difference between fear of failure and fear of visibility
• What FOWOT, Fear Of What Others Think, really looks like in business
• Why procrastination feels protective but creates long-term stuckness
• How imperfect action builds confidence and momentum
Reflection
- What are you more afraid of right now, failing quietly or being seen trying?
- What would change if you just took one small step forward anyway?
Follow the podcast
This is Day 2 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead.
Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway.
Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey.
Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com
Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com
Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi
Connect with me:
https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz
https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz
https://launchwithlydia.substack.com
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By Lydia Martin | Online Business MentorIf you’ve been procrastinating on your business and telling yourself it’s a motivation or discipline issue, this episode offers a different perspective.
In this episode, Lydia explores why procrastination is rarely about laziness or lack of follow-through, and is more often rooted in fear. Specifically, fear of failure and FOWOT, Fear Of What Others Think.
Drawing from her own experience and listener-submitted questions, Lydia breaks down how these fears show up in everyday business decisions, how they quietly delay launches and visibility, and what it actually takes to move forward anyway.
This conversation is part of the 21-day From Purpose to Impact series and is designed to help digital entrepreneurs stop hesitating and start taking honest action, even when fear is present.
That’s how purpose turns into impact.
In this episode, Lydia covers:
• Why procrastination is usually a symptom, not the real problem
• The difference between fear of failure and fear of visibility
• What FOWOT, Fear Of What Others Think, really looks like in business
• Why procrastination feels protective but creates long-term stuckness
• How imperfect action builds confidence and momentum
Reflection
- What are you more afraid of right now, failing quietly or being seen trying?
- What would change if you just took one small step forward anyway?
Follow the podcast
This is Day 2 of a 21-day series. Follow or subscribe to Your Online Business Mentor so you don’t miss the conversations ahead.
Submit your question for our From Purpose to Impact podcast series and be entered into a special listener giveaway.
Share what's holding you back from launching your business, offer, or next idea. Selected questions will be answered on the podcast, and all submissions are entered for a chance to receive access to programs designed to support your journey.
Submit your question at youronlinebusinessmentor.com
Access resources and programs at https://launchwithlydia.com
Looking for a platform to run your online business? Get a 30-Day Free Trial + training & support at https://launchwithlydia.com/kajabi
Connect with me:
https://instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz
https://youtube.com/@lydiamartinbiz
https://launchwithlydia.substack.com