"The things you want are just on the other side of the work, and the work can't start until you take the first step." - Missi

When I opened Bluebird Tattoo Studio, all I had were fold-up tables and bare walls. Today, I want to talk about those mental barriers we set up for ourselves - you know, the ones that keep us stuck in place. I've learned that embracing the messy, imperfect beginnings isn't just okay – it's exactly where the magic starts. Let's cut through those excuses and get real about what's actually holding you back from taking that first step.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why waiting to "be ready" is the biggest lie we tell ourselves and how to push past it

• The real reason failure isn't your enemy - it's actually your best teacher

• Why looking at someone else's highlight reel is killing your momentum before you even start

• How starting "ugly" saved my business and why it might save yours too

• The way I redefined success for myself and how you can tune out the noise to find your own path

• Why celebrating small wins (like a wobbly baby taking their first steps) changes everything

• How to recognize that your "not enough" today would have blown your mind five years ago

 

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project