In this episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Nancy Moore introduces what she calls the “I can’t quit yet” trap—that quiet, private place many women find themselves in when they feel stuck between where they are and where they want to be.If you’ve ever felt like you should be happy on the outside but feel restless, misaligned, or trapped on the inside, this episode is for you. Nancy explains why so many women stay in situations that no longer fit, not because they lack courage, but because they haven’t built a bridge to what’s next.

In this episode, Nancy explores:

• Why “I can’t quit yet” is often rooted in fear, expectations, identity, comfort, or financial pressure
• The hidden cost of staying stuck
• Why meaningful change rarely happens through one giant leap
• How to build a bridge to your future one intentional step at a time
• The role of community, support, and accountability in creating real momentum

Reflection exercises from the episode:

1. What am I afraid of losing?
   Write down everything that comes to mind when you think about change.
2. What I gain by staying / What staying is costing me
   Divide a page into two columns and honestly compare the benefits of staying with the hidden cost of staying stuck.
3. Draw your bridge
   On one side, write where I am today. On the other, write where I want to be. Then identify the five planks you need to build to get there.

Key takeaway

You do not have to quit today, burn it all down, or have every answer. You simply need to stop waiting for perfect certainty and start building your bridge—one plank at a time.

Memorable quote

“You don’t have to jump across the entire river. You simply are building a bridge across one plank at a time.”

Call to action

Nancy invites listeners to share the one bridge plank they’re committing to this week and to connect inside her school community.Listen, reflect, and start building the bridge to what’s next.