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Are you smart, capable, and experienced... but have absolutely no idea what direction to take? You're in what I call the "capable but directionless trap" - and it's more common than you think. In this episode, I explain why intelligent women get stuck and why this is actually a GOOD sign. If you feel like you "should know by now" what you want to do with your life, this episode will help you understand why you're stuck and what's actually missing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
• What the "capable but directionless trap" actually is
• Why having MORE skills and options can lead to paralysis
• The 4 reasons smart women get stuck (it's not lack of intelligence or effort)
• The paradox of choice: Why being multi-talented makes decisions harder
• Why you're waiting for perfect clarity (and why it never comes)
• The difference between being stuck and being lazy (you're NOT lazy)
• Why being stuck is actually a sign you're ready for more
THE 4 REASONS CAPABLE WOMEN GET STUCK:
1. The Paradox of Choice - Too many options = paralysis
2. Fear of Commitment - Every yes is a no to everything else
3. Waiting for Perfect Clarity - Trying to think your way into action
4. Comparison - Measuring your behind-the-scenes against others' highlight reels
THE REAL PROBLEM: You're not lacking capability, intelligence, or motivation. You're missing the foundational piece: PURPOSE. Without purpose, every opportunity looks equally good... or equally meaningless.
Grab the free Purpose Discovery Workbook HERE to discover what you're meant to do.
RESOURCES: Discover Your Purpose: Purpose with a Plan
🔔 SUBSCRIBE to stop feeling stuck and start building with purpose.
By kdlewisAre you smart, capable, and experienced... but have absolutely no idea what direction to take? You're in what I call the "capable but directionless trap" - and it's more common than you think. In this episode, I explain why intelligent women get stuck and why this is actually a GOOD sign. If you feel like you "should know by now" what you want to do with your life, this episode will help you understand why you're stuck and what's actually missing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
• What the "capable but directionless trap" actually is
• Why having MORE skills and options can lead to paralysis
• The 4 reasons smart women get stuck (it's not lack of intelligence or effort)
• The paradox of choice: Why being multi-talented makes decisions harder
• Why you're waiting for perfect clarity (and why it never comes)
• The difference between being stuck and being lazy (you're NOT lazy)
• Why being stuck is actually a sign you're ready for more
THE 4 REASONS CAPABLE WOMEN GET STUCK:
1. The Paradox of Choice - Too many options = paralysis
2. Fear of Commitment - Every yes is a no to everything else
3. Waiting for Perfect Clarity - Trying to think your way into action
4. Comparison - Measuring your behind-the-scenes against others' highlight reels
THE REAL PROBLEM: You're not lacking capability, intelligence, or motivation. You're missing the foundational piece: PURPOSE. Without purpose, every opportunity looks equally good... or equally meaningless.
Grab the free Purpose Discovery Workbook HERE to discover what you're meant to do.
RESOURCES: Discover Your Purpose: Purpose with a Plan
🔔 SUBSCRIBE to stop feeling stuck and start building with purpose.