Ever found yourself caught in the gap between wanting to act and taking the actual step? You're not alone. This episode tackles that very struggle.After my routine got thrown off a couple of months ago, I’ve been feeling frozen. I was a lot clearer on my goals, but I was stuck in the mud not moving toward them. So, I started asking myself: Why can’t I just get out of my own way?Turns out, fear has been quietly driving a lot of what I do (or don’t do). But what exactly am I scared of?In this episode, we dive into some pretty deep stuff:* Facing up to fears: I’m talking about what scares me and trying to figure out why.* Meeting my Inner Critic: She’s loud, she’s persistent, and she’s got opinions. Learning to live with her hasn’t been easy, but it’s been eye-opening.* Why ‘work’ feels like a dirty word: I’ve been rethinking what work means to me and finding joy in calling it ‘play’ instead.—Resources:On Fear by Mary Ruefle | Poetry MagazineHow to Overcome Your Fear of the Unknown | Harvard Business ReviewNegative capability: how to embrace intellectual uncertainty | Ness LabsTim Ferriss: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | TED Talk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maricellaherrera.substack.com